Thigh injury rules Steve Finn out of remainder of warm-up match – Cricket News Update
England cricket team suffered a blow on the opening day of its three-day warm-up match against India A after fast bowler http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harold-William-Stephenson-c61707 Finn was ruled out of the remainder of the tour game due to a thigh injury.
The 23-year-old lanky http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 A reached 369 for 9 at stumps on day one.
Later in the day, the England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson confirmed that Finn had reported of discomfort in his right thigh before leaving the field.
"Steve Finn has been ruled out of remainder of the three-day game with right thigh strain. He will be assessed over the next couple of days to determine a rehabilitation programme," an ECB spokesperson, travelling with the team, told media reporters.
The right-arm medium pacer also underwent a scan in the evening. In the absence of Finn, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yorkshire-c867 all-rounder hoped Finn’s injury was not serious, and he returns to the side in time.
"We are obviously disappointed that one of our fast bowlers had to go off," said Bresnan during a post-day media encounter. "But it's one of those things where you just have to step up a bit and take on the responsibility. Finn is hurting and the scans will reveal more," he added further.
It may be noted here that Finn, who has to date played 16 Tests picking up 66 wickets at 28.15, is yet to play against India in Tests.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 will play three warm-up matches in India before the four-Test series, commencing in Ahmedabad, on November 15.
The Three http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haryana-c790 in a four-day game in Ahmedabad from November 8 to 11.
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