England squad unchanged

England have retained the same squad for the third Test following their convincing innings and 283 runs victory at Headingley.

With injuries to Andrew Flintoff, Matthew Hoggard, Sajid Mahmood and Stuart Broad, it left the selectors will little choice but to stick with the same squad.

This means Ryan Sidebottom retains his place in the squad following his match winning performance in the second Test at Headingley where he took match figures 8-86.

Chairman of selectors David Graveney commented on the injury to Andrew Flintoff saying “Andrew successfully underwent surgery on Friday and following rehabilitation and strengthening work we are hopeful he can play a part for England at some stage later in the summer.”

There was better news for Matthew Hoggard however with Graveney saying “We’re prepared to give him as long as he needs to ensure the injury does not become a longer-term problem. We are hopeful that with further rehabilitation he will come into calculations for the fourth Test in Durham.”