Xtra Time Web Desk: England was dealt a blow on Wednesday as experienced fast bowler Stuart Broad was ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing test series against India. The England seamer sustained a tear to his right calf during a warm up on Tuesday. He underwent an MRI scan in London on Wednesday lunchtime, which revealed a tear. Sharing his frustration in an instagram post, Broad wrote:
“Things can change so quickly. A moment before training all smiles then during the warm up, I jumped a hurdle, landed a bit awkwardly on my right ankle then the next step felt like I’d been whipped by a rope as hard as you can imagine on the back of of my leg,” Broad wrote on his Instagram account. “I actually turned to @jimmya9 (James Anderson) & asked why he whipped me! but when I realised he was no where near me I knew I was in trouble.
“Scans say grade 3 calf. All so innocuous. Season over & gutted to miss this India Test Series but a huge focus on Australia now. Going to take my time, no rush, baby steps & be the fittest I can be heading out there. Big focus in my brain,” he added.
Broad was on the verge of playing his milestone 150th Test for England but he will have to wait for the opportunity in the Ashes later this year.