Danny
29-08-2005, 08:42 PM
Has this injury been with him this whole series? Has he used up all the cortisone and has run out of legs?
To play in the most important Test Match of the last 20 years.....I would think he will do what it takes to get on the field.
England sweats on Jones
From Julian Guyer in Notttingham
August 29, 2005
ENGLAND faces an anxious wait to see if fast bowler Simon Jones will be fit for next week's fifth and final Ashes Test.
Waiting game ... Jones sat out all of the fourth day's play. Pic: Reuters
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The Glamorgan star was forced to sit out the final day of England's thrilling Trent Bridge win with an ankle injury.
Jones left the field on Saturday having led England's attack with 5-44 as Australia was bowled out for 218 in its first innings and made to follow-on for the first time in 17 years.
He was later taken to hospital and returned to the ground with his foot encased in a surgical boot.
Jones took no part at all overnight as England bowled out Australia for 387 and then scraped home by three wickets to get the 129 it needed for victory and a 2-1 series lead.
But England captain Michael Vaughan admitted the Welshman would have batted with a runner if required.
England, in a statement, said of Jones's condition: "Simon will continue to undergo treatment this week on his injured right ankle.
"Scans carried out on the ankle have revealed an anterior impingment. Simon has been advised to rest by a specialist and will not be available for domestic cricket this week."
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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief medical officer Dr Peter Gregory added: "We will review the injury prior to announcing the fifth Test squad.
"Anterior impingment causes soft tissue to be pinched between bones when the foot is brought up toward the shin and the treatment Simon undergoes this week will aim to reduce the inflammation in those soft tissues."
Jones, the 26-year-old son of former England left-arm quick Jeff, was sidelined from all cricket for 18 months after sustaining a knee injury while fielding in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane in 2002.
To play in the most important Test Match of the last 20 years.....I would think he will do what it takes to get on the field.
England sweats on Jones
From Julian Guyer in Notttingham
August 29, 2005
ENGLAND faces an anxious wait to see if fast bowler Simon Jones will be fit for next week's fifth and final Ashes Test.
Waiting game ... Jones sat out all of the fourth day's play. Pic: Reuters
Video: England's win and more
Interactive: Player profiles and more
The Glamorgan star was forced to sit out the final day of England's thrilling Trent Bridge win with an ankle injury.
Jones left the field on Saturday having led England's attack with 5-44 as Australia was bowled out for 218 in its first innings and made to follow-on for the first time in 17 years.
He was later taken to hospital and returned to the ground with his foot encased in a surgical boot.
Jones took no part at all overnight as England bowled out Australia for 387 and then scraped home by three wickets to get the 129 it needed for victory and a 2-1 series lead.
But England captain Michael Vaughan admitted the Welshman would have batted with a runner if required.
England, in a statement, said of Jones's condition: "Simon will continue to undergo treatment this week on his injured right ankle.
"Scans carried out on the ankle have revealed an anterior impingment. Simon has been advised to rest by a specialist and will not be available for domestic cricket this week."
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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief medical officer Dr Peter Gregory added: "We will review the injury prior to announcing the fifth Test squad.
"Anterior impingment causes soft tissue to be pinched between bones when the foot is brought up toward the shin and the treatment Simon undergoes this week will aim to reduce the inflammation in those soft tissues."
Jones, the 26-year-old son of former England left-arm quick Jeff, was sidelined from all cricket for 18 months after sustaining a knee injury while fielding in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane in 2002.