July 11  
England call up Cork for one-day series final

LONDON: England recalled swing bowler Dominic Cork into their squad on Wednesday for the NatWest Series final against India at Lord's on Saturday following James Kirtley's withdrawal with a fractured right hand.

The Derbyshire bowler will join with the squad for practice at Lord's on Thursday (today), the English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said. "If the weather remains unsettled for the NatWest Series final and England wish to field a seam-based attack, we will require cover in this area as a result of the injury to James Kirtley," ECB chairman of selectors David Graveney said.

"Dominic continues to be in fine form for his county, and if he is called upon to play on Saturday, his 'big match' experience at international level will serve him in good stead." Cork said: "I am delighted the selectors have recognised that I have a role to play as a one-day player, and it will be tremendous to be involved with the squad in the run-up to a Lord's final.

Sri Lanka are the other team in the tournament. They play India in Bristol today, but with only four points and one win from their five games so far can't catch their opponents who have 14 points or England on 15. Sussex pacer Kirtley, who was injured at the weekend, underwent surgery on his right hand on Wednesday afternoon.