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Broad has scans on injured shoulder

Source: guardian.co.uk Sport

Nov 07, 2009

Summary

• Bowler's routine tumble could have serious consequences
• Kevin Pietersen arrives to join tour party on Tuesday

England's happy startstart to their tour of South Africa was shattered today when Stuart Broad arrived in Kimberley with his right arm in a sling. What had appeared to be little more than a routine tumble in the field yesterday in the opening warm-up match in Bloemfontein has become a major concern with potentially serious consequences.

Broad, an integral cog in England's plans for both the one-day and Test series in South Africa, woke up complaining that the shoulder – his bowling shoulder – was still very sore, and he was sent for scans. They were wired back to England to be studied by the ECB's medical experts and their deliberations were being anxiously awaited.

"Yes, it does look quite serious, but we will know more later on," said the head coach, Andy Flower. Given that England traditionally issue optimistic statements on injuries, Flower's brief comment sounded ominous for Broad.

The 23-year-old hurt his shoulder diving in the field during Engla

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