• World Cup 2011

England call on Adil Rashid to replace Yardy

ESPN staff
March 24, 2011
Adil Rashid is a 'different option' say England selectors © Getty Images
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England have moved swiftly to fill the void left by Michael Yardy's departure from the World Cup squad, calling up Adil Rashid as a replacement.

Yardy headed home from the competition on Thursday, citing depression, just 48 hours before England's quarter-final with Sri Lanka. Rashid will arrive on Saturday, meaning he is unavailable for the quarter-final, with England selectors labelling him a "different option".

The Yorkshire legspinner will make the long journey from the Caribbean where he is part of the England Lions tour to Colombo. He is due to arrive with a view to acclimatising in time for the semi-final should England beat Sri Lanka. Rashid last played for England in a one-day international against South Africa, at Centurion, in November 2009.

"We have been closely monitoring Adil's progress over the winter," Geoff Miller, the national selector, said. "He will have benefited from being part of the Lions tour in the Caribbean and his recent experience in Australia where he played a key role in helping the Redbacks win the Big Bash T20 competition. His inclusion will provide us with a different option in our bowling attack."

Meanwhile, England's medical staff are confident Tim Bresnan will be fit for the weekend.

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