Published: Aug 16, 2016, 05:21 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 16, 2016, 06:04 PM (IST)
London: England fast bowler Steven Finn is set to be out of action for at least a month after suffering a hamstring injury, it was announced Tuesday. The Middlesex quick suffered the left hamstring tear just two balls into his second-innings spell against Pakistan in the fourth Test at The Oval on Sunday and has been let out of England’s squad for the upcoming five-match One-Day International (ODI) series. Finn, 27, is not expected to play international cricket again this season. But the 6ft 7in veteran of 35 Tests and 65 One-Day Internationals (ODI), is aiming to be involved in County Championship action in September. Full Cricket Scorecard, England vs Pakistan , 4th Test match
“Middlesex and England bowler Steven Finn has sustained a left hamstring tear,” said an England and Wales Cricket Board statement issued Tuesday. “He is anticipated to be available in approximately four weeks. “The 27-year-old will start a rehabilitation programme with Middlesex and England, and is aiming to play a part in Middlesex’s Championship campaign in September.” READ: Steven Finn’s hat-trick and related records
Finn was part of three Tests out of four in the recently concluded Test series against Pakistan. All-rounder Ben Stokes took his place for the second Test at Old Trafford. Finn did not have much of an impact in England’s 75-run loss in the first Test at Lord’s and was hence sacked for the second Test to make way for Stokes. After Stokes could not finish the entire game at Edgbaston, Finn took his place back for the next couple of Tests. Finn will hope hat his long lay off does not impact his form and is back in the England team soon.
