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Ole Robinson might return after lacking the primary take a look at with a spasm in his again if Mark Wooden is unable to seem in Barbados; The unselected trio of Saqib Mahmood, Matt Fisher and Matt Parkinson are different candidates on the English aspect
By Ben Kosky
Final replace: 03/22/12 5:49 PM
Mark Wooden’s sore elbow pressured him out of first take a look at in Antigua
Mark Wooden’s elbow harm means Tailor will play no additional position in propelling England to victory within the first Check in opposition to the West Indies.
Wooden was pressured out with a sore proper elbow throughout day three in Antigua, having thrown simply 17 occasions within the first rounds of the West Indies.
The 32-year-old tried to kneel within the internet earlier than beginning play on the ultimate day, however skilled acute ache and was restricted to a handful of deliveries.
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England legend Michael Atherton believes that pace bowler Mark Wooden’s harm is a trigger for concern as a result of it could be just like that of Jofra Archer.
England have but to determine whether or not to name up a alternative for Wooden, the large peace man within the tour group following the choice to omit James Anderson and Stewart Broad.
They’re already with out fellow tailor Olly Robinson, who missed the primary of the three take a look at collection as a result of harm.
The Vacationers introduced simply earlier than lunch, and set the West Indies a purpose within the fourth spherical of 286 in simply over two periods.
Who might change Wooden in England XI?
With a second take a look at set to start in Barbados in simply 4 days, the shortage of bowling choices in England poses a possible choice drawback.
Throwing wooden 17 occasions within the first rounds of the West Indies however was unable to proceed on the third day
Liam Norwell of Warwickshire on alert if Wooden’s elbow drawback retains him out of the Tour – however who’s prone to be a direct beneficiary on the Kensington Oval?
Olly Robinson
Robinson – who may be seen bowling over lunchtime on Day 5 in Antigua – would certainly be first in line if thought-about totally match.
Ole Robinson might return to the England aspect after lacking the primary take a look at with a again spasm
A profitable collection in opposition to India final summer season, the place he pioneered England’s wicket rating with 21, earned his place on the Ashes Tour and, after simply 9 Checks, seemed nicely established.
Saqib Mahmoud
After Wooden, the undercover Lancashire tailor affords England’s greatest supply of pace in addition to swing and the odd man was among the many 12 in Antigua the place vacationers selected to go together with Jack Leach as a substitute.
Saqib Mahmoud was the twelfth man in Antigua
Mahmood, who initially caught the attention of the selectors after his late call-up to the ODI collection in opposition to Pakistan final yr, additionally thought-about it a pity to not be given an opportunity in Australia.
Matt Fisher
One other incomplete member of the squad, Fisher’s top allows him to hit the deck onerous and England might really feel Wooden’s harm supplies the proper alternative to attempt him out in Barbados.
Matt Fisher’s top, an retro Yorkshire tailor, might give him an edge
Fisher’s potential was observed in Yorkshire from an early age – he made his County Championship debut at simply 17 – and after a collection of accidents hampered him, he made some constant performances within the native recreation.
Matt Parkinson
Relying on the pitch, England would possibly look out of the seam field fully and determine to go together with a second wheel within the entrance line to Leitch’s aspect at Kensington Oval.
Matt Parkinson might make his Check debut if England select to play two tournaments in Barbados
Like fellow Lancastrian Mahmood, it was a pity that the spinner Parkinson’s hadn’t made his first attempt prior to now after being on the tour groups for New Zealand and Australia. Possibly that is the time…
