November 08 Friday 2002
Jones ruled out of Ashes

BRISBANE: England fast bowler Simon Jones was ruled out of the Ashes tour on the first day of the first Test after injuring his knee while fielding on Thursday.

An England spokesman said Jones, who was stretchered off from the Gabba, would need surgery. The 23-year-old was the only England bowler to take a wicket as Australia totally dominated the first day, racing to 306 for one after 70 overs.

The news was a massive blow for Nasser Hussain's struggling side, already without their most experienced strike bowler Darren Gough because of injury. England have already called up Alex Tudor into the squad as cover. 

Jones made his debut for England, his only other match for his country, in July against India but was ruled out of the rest of the series after injuring a side muscle.