Broad adds to England's injury crisis
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March 9, 2011, Wednesday
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ENGLAND fast bowler Stuart Broad was ruled out of the World Cup yesterday with a side strain, delivering another blow to the team's title hopes.
"He's ruled out of the World Cup and he's flying home tomorrow," an England spokesman said.
"We will decide about the replacement tomorrow," he added.
Although there was no further comment available from the team immediately, a forlorn Broad had spoken to reporters earlier in the day to explain his injury.
"I think I have got a little side niggle, I'm not sure how serious it is at the moment. I had a couple of scans and am waiting for the results," Broad said earlier in the day.
"I have never had a side strain in this manner before so I don't really know the symptoms.
"It's a bit sore ... but that might be just after a vigorous couple of games in a few days. It's quite a common injury for bowlers. If it is an actual side strain or tear, it is something you have to be very careful of and make sure you take your time to get fit and not rush back. But obviously, I'll be bitterly disappointed if it is the end of my World Cup."
Broad's news is the second injury setback to hit England in as many days. On Monday, batsman Kevin Pietersen said he was flying back home as he needed immediate attention on a hernia.
"He's ruled out of the World Cup and he's flying home tomorrow," an England spokesman said.
"We will decide about the replacement tomorrow," he added.
Although there was no further comment available from the team immediately, a forlorn Broad had spoken to reporters earlier in the day to explain his injury.
"I think I have got a little side niggle, I'm not sure how serious it is at the moment. I had a couple of scans and am waiting for the results," Broad said earlier in the day.
"I have never had a side strain in this manner before so I don't really know the symptoms.
"It's a bit sore ... but that might be just after a vigorous couple of games in a few days. It's quite a common injury for bowlers. If it is an actual side strain or tear, it is something you have to be very careful of and make sure you take your time to get fit and not rush back. But obviously, I'll be bitterly disappointed if it is the end of my World Cup."
Broad's news is the second injury setback to hit England in as many days. On Monday, batsman Kevin Pietersen said he was flying back home as he needed immediate attention on a hernia.
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