November 25 Monday 2002
Caddick joins England injury list

ADELAIDE: Paceman Andy Caddick has joined England's growing injury list and may be in doubt for the third Test against Australia starting in Perth on Friday.

Caddick has been suffering back spasms and was unable to bowl after tea in the Adelaide Test on Saturday. On Sunday, he batted number 11, instead of nine. Hussain told SkySports News: "The injury situation has been ridiculous really."

England are reviewing the crisis and may have to consider replacements. Injured all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and left-arm spinner Ashley Giles are already out of the Perth Test and fast bowler Darren Gough will miss the entire series after failing to overcome a long-term knee problem.

Fellow paceman Simon Jones is also out for the rest of the tour after rupturing ligaments in his knee while fielding in the first Test. He may be out of the sport for up to 10 months.