TROTT RULED OUT
The top order batsman of the England cricket team, Jonathan Trott, would not be able to play cricket for the next three or four weeks due to the finger injury. Trott was hit on his hand while trying to play a quick short of a length delivery from Dale Steyn in the fourth ODI at Lord’s. Due to the injury, he wasn’t able to play in the fifth ODI against South Africa at Trent Bridge.
Earlier, the coach of Andy Flower had said that Trott’s finger hadn’t fractured. But, the medical reports have confirmed that Trott’s finger has been broken and he would not be able to bat for quite a few days. However, Trott is supposed to get fit before the test series against India in November.
Trott is a key member of the England ODI side. His performance was up to the mark in the recently played ODI series against South Africa. He scored 142 runs in 4 matches that he played at an average of 47.33. He built a match winning 100-run partnership with Ian Bell for the second wicket in the 4th ODI.
The England team missed him a lot in the fifth ODI. Bopara who batted at no. 3 in the absence of Trott in the fifth ODI didn’t manage to open his account and got out on duck after facing just two deliveries. After the fifth ODI, the English skipper, Alistair Cook had admitted that Trott’s presence in the team might have made a difference.
Trott’s injury is a huge blow for his county Warwickshire. Trott was expected to play for Warwickshire in the Clydesdale Bank 40 final against Hampshire. But, now, he would not be able to serve his county in that all important final which is going to be played on 15th of September.
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