Strauss: KP is hurting

Andrew Strauss has admitted Kevin Pietersen's injury was causing him some discomfort during the second Ashes Test at Lord's.The England captain said the all-rounder's achilles is giving him trouble and it was currently being looked at by the England medical staff. He remarked: "It's going to be feet up in front of a TV screen for him more than anything and then we'll have to play it by ear."Despite victory in London, the home team have a number of injury concerns, with Andrew Flintoff suffering from a knee complaint and Graham Onions having problems with his elbow. Strauss confirmed the importance of choosing an 11 that was "able to get through the game", but congratulated the England team for a spirited performance during the week. England's first Ashes win at Lord's in 75 years means the side is now a 10/11 favourite to win the whole series with bookmaker Paddy Power(Go to Paddy Power »). Those looking to bet on Australia can find odds of 11/4 at Betfred(Go to Betfred »).

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Posted on:- 21/07/2009 - 12:00 PM
Filed in:- Cricket Betting News