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Pakistan v England: Steven Finn out of tour, Chris Jordan called up
England pace bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Test and one-day series against Pakistan with a stress injury of the left foot.Sussex seamer Chris Jordan has been called up and will arrive in the United Arab Emirates during the first Test.BBC
England pace bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Test and one-day series against Pakistan with a stress injury of the left foot.
Sussex seamer Chris Jordan has been called up and will arrive in the United Arab Emirates during the first Test.
Finn, 26, claimed 4-16 in the second tour match against Pakistan A before being ruled out of the current series opener in Abu Dhabi.
"Gutted to be heading home from this UAE tour," he tweeted.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said Finn will return home for a "period of off-loading to aid recovery".
Former England spinner Graeme Swann told BBC Test Match Special: "It's a safe selection. They know what they will get with Chris Jordan.
"I can see why people might bemoan the lack of variation. On this occasion, Jordan probably deserves to be out here."
Finn returned to the Test side this summer after a two-year absence, taking 14 wickets in England's Ashes victory over Australia.