Cricket: 'I am keeping my fingers crossed'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.ANGUS FRASER, England's mournful-looking fast medium bowler, admitted he had reason to look miserable as he bowled the overs that set up England's victory over South Africa.
"I hurt my back sometime on the fourth day and I had to keep going on a mixture of adrenalin, a couple of pain-killers, a sense of the occasion and the cheers of the crowd," he said after taking the wicket of Allan Donald.
"I don't know how it will pan out. I am not expecting to drop out of the one-day triangular tournament. I am hoping that a bit of a rest, treatment and the enjoyment of this victory will bring about a cure. I face a long car drive back home and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I do no more damage to my back. I have not had back trouble since I was a young bowler but it usually comes along when you are tired as I was yesterday. Then you get into bad habits and to generate the same amount of pace you use bits of your body that aren't used to taking that amount of strain.
"Last night I did bugger all, frankly. I had a bite to eat, a drink and a hot bath to relax. It seemed to work. It was too important to go out or do anything exotic."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments