Finn’s loss a setback says Prior – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 is a setback for the team but expressed confidence in the back up players to fill the void.
Finn bowled just four overs in the first warm-up game of the tour against India A before leaving the field, and the later diagnoses revealed that the player has a thigh strain. He did not take part in the subsequent practice affairs, forcing the management to bring Stuart Meaker as his cover in the side.
He nonetheless, recovered from the strain and took part in light training before missing practice sessions yesterday. While it had been revealed that the young pacer has not suffered a recurrence of the same injury, it was best advised that the player should not take part in the opening Test in order to facilitate his recovery for the remainder of the tour.
The team’s vice-captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465, was also a major doubt after missing the final warm-up game with a bruised heel but his extensive net outing deemed him fit for the rigours of the first Test, which starts on November 15. With him getting the nod, it was certainly in the best interest of the team that they do not risk Finn, who has become their frontline seamer over the past couple of months.
"It's a setback," Prior said. "I'm sure the coach and captain would want to choose from every player who's out here but we have lot of strength in depth in the squad. It's one thing that's made our squad so strong over the last couple of years."
Their strength and depth in the fast bowling department is indeed impressive. Finn’s injury has opened the door for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haryana-c790, further generating reverse-swing. He further offers the team a more than useful batting option at no.8.
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