David Willey to miss England’s one-day series against Pakistan after hurting his hand during Twenty20 finals day
DAVID WILLEY has been ruled out of England’s one-day series against Pakistan after hurting his hand during Twenty20 finals day at Edgbaston.
The left-armer will be a big loss because of his ability to swing the ball and a happy knack of taking wickets.
Willey was clearly in considerable painThe Yorkshire quick will now miss the one-day showdown with Pakistan
Willey will be replaced by Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball for the five-match 50-over encounter with Pakistan.
He hurt his bowling hand when failing to cling onto a fierce caught and bowled chance offered by Durham opener Mark Stoneman.
After leaving the field h he returned to complete his four-over allocation and opened the batting for Yorkshire, but it was clear he was in considerable pain.
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Willey had an x-ray yesterday and, although he will require a further scan today, medics say the damage is enough to rule him out of the games against Pakistan.
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