Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Hoggard injury worry for England

Kandy, 1-5 December 2007
England seamer Matthew Hoggard had to leave the field during the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka because of a lower back injury.

Hoggard had taken 2-55 off 18 overs during Sri Lanka's second innings before having to go off for treatment just after lunch.

England's most experienced bowler, who had a similar problem last summer, was unable to take to the field after tea.

He could now be a doubt for the second Test, starting in Colombo on Sunday.

Fellow paceman Steve Harmison, who was left out of the team after suffering a back complaint during a warm-up game, could return for the second Test in Colombo on Saturday.

Source: BBC Sport

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