Sunday, November 16, 2008

England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom

England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
The 30-year-old left-arm seamer missed Friday's humiliating 158-run loss in Rajkot with Achilles problems.



Coach Peter Moores said he was keen for him to come into the side, possibly for the third match on Thursday in Kanpur.

"Everyone who has seen Ryan bowl knows his great strength is moving the ball both ways," said Moores.

"That's something we would like to have in the side. Ryan has certainly bowled very well in the nets with great control."
When Sidebottom comes back they have to play him and drop Stuart Broad
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Moores said it was not impossible for Sidebottom to play on Monday, adding: "If we're looking to risk him in the second game we'll see how he is on Sunday.

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