Cricket World Cup 2019: Eoin Morgan sustains small finger fracture during training
Morgan was practising with his team-mates at the Ageas Bowl ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Australia when he took a blow during catching drills
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Your support makes all the difference.England captain Eoin Morgan has sustained a small flake fracture on his finger but the injury will not affect his participation in the World Cup starting on May 30, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Morgan picked up the injury to his left index finger during training at the Hampshire Bowl ahead of Saturday’s warm-up match against world champions Australia and was sent to a hospital to have a precautionary X-ray.
Morgan was one of 14 players preparing at the home of Hampshire, with Joe Root absent on personal business.
“England captain Eoin Morgan has sustained a small flake fracture to his left index finger,” ECB said in a statement.
“Morgan picked up the injury during catching practice... he will not take part in the match (against Australia)... but is expected to make a full recovery and be available for England’s opening World Cup match against South Africa.”
The ECB did not say if Morgan would play in another warm-up clash against Afghanistan on Monday.
Favourites England begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa on the opening day of the tournament.
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