Danny
05-09-2006, 07:41 AM
Not sure if it is his left (front) leg or not but......... Gough is a classic side on bowler and if his front foot is landing more side on rather then point towards the batter, then this would put a lot more stress through the lateral structures in left leg/shin. He really hits the crease hard as well.
Gough Champions Trophy doubt
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From correspondents in London
September 04, 2006
A SHIN injury has ruled Darren Gough out of the remainder of England's one-day series with Pakistan.
He is also unlikely to play any part in the remainder of the current English season with his county, Essex, after being advised to rest from bowling for six weeks – a move which could scupper his hopes of appearing in next month's ICC Champions Trophy one-day tournament in India.
Gough's place in the England party for the remainder of the Pakistan series will be taken by Durham opening bowler Graham Onions.
Gough, 35, England's most successful one-day bowler with 235 wickets, was recalled for last Monday's Twenty20 match against Pakistan after a year on the sidelines.
He then featured in Wednesday's washed out one-day series opener and Pakistan's seven-wicket win at Lord's on Saturday, where his eight wicketless overs cost 44 runs.
England and Wales Cricket Board chief medical officer, Dr Peter Gregory, said: "An MRI scan today (Sunday) showed a marked bone stress reaction in his fibula and Darren has been advised to rest from bowling for six weeks. He will return to Essex to receive ongoing assessment and rehabilitation."
Gough added: "I'm obviously extremely disappointed that this injury has ruled me out of the England side, I was looking forward to a strong NatWest Series which could have helped my chances for the upcoming winter tours.
"I've had a niggle for about a month which seemed to clear up with a couple of weeks rest before the NatWest Series, but unfortunately it has returned to the point where I can't go any further at the moment."
The five-match series, which Pakistan leads 1-0, continues with tomorrow's day/night fixture at the Rose Bowl.
Agence France-Presse
Gough Champions Trophy doubt
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From correspondents in London
September 04, 2006
A SHIN injury has ruled Darren Gough out of the remainder of England's one-day series with Pakistan.
He is also unlikely to play any part in the remainder of the current English season with his county, Essex, after being advised to rest from bowling for six weeks – a move which could scupper his hopes of appearing in next month's ICC Champions Trophy one-day tournament in India.
Gough's place in the England party for the remainder of the Pakistan series will be taken by Durham opening bowler Graham Onions.
Gough, 35, England's most successful one-day bowler with 235 wickets, was recalled for last Monday's Twenty20 match against Pakistan after a year on the sidelines.
He then featured in Wednesday's washed out one-day series opener and Pakistan's seven-wicket win at Lord's on Saturday, where his eight wicketless overs cost 44 runs.
England and Wales Cricket Board chief medical officer, Dr Peter Gregory, said: "An MRI scan today (Sunday) showed a marked bone stress reaction in his fibula and Darren has been advised to rest from bowling for six weeks. He will return to Essex to receive ongoing assessment and rehabilitation."
Gough added: "I'm obviously extremely disappointed that this injury has ruled me out of the England side, I was looking forward to a strong NatWest Series which could have helped my chances for the upcoming winter tours.
"I've had a niggle for about a month which seemed to clear up with a couple of weeks rest before the NatWest Series, but unfortunately it has returned to the point where I can't go any further at the moment."
The five-match series, which Pakistan leads 1-0, continues with tomorrow's day/night fixture at the Rose Bowl.
Agence France-Presse