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Jones too out of first Test

February 27, 2006 21:15 IST

England's [Images] injury worries were compounded further on Monday after fast bowler Simon Jones was ruled out of the first Test against India, beginning in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Jones, who fell on his follow through during the team's practice on Monday morning, was diagnosed with minor cartilage damage on his left knee.

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The Glamorgan player will return home and consult a specialist. His participation in the remainder of the three-Test series will be reassessed after the review.

Earlier in the day, skipper Michael Vaughan [Images] was ruled out of the match after he failed to recover from a sore knee.

Vaughan will also return home and his availability for the rest of the tour is in doubt.

Andrew Flintoff [Images] will lead England as vice-captain Marcus Trescothick [Images] pulled out of the tour for personal reasons on Saturday.


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