Solanki called up as cover

Worcestershire batsman Vikram Solanki has been called up for the final two one-day internationals against Sri Lanka as cover for Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood.

Pietersen is struggling with a left knee injury while Collingwood is struggling with a left thigh strain.

Sri Lanka have an unbeatable 3-0 series lead with the next ODI being played at Old Trafford in Manchester tomorrow.

England Squad
Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, Tim Bresnan, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Jamie Dalrymple, Steve Harmison, Geraint Jones, Ed Joyce, Alex Loudon, Sajid Mahmood, Kevin Pietersen, Liam Plunkett, Marcus Trescothick, Kabir Ali, Vikram Solanki