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Harmison injury boost for England Harmison recovery continues apace
(about 14 hours later)
England paceman Steve Harmison's hopes of being fit for the first Ashes Test were boosted after an encouraging workout in the nets on Saturday. Paceman Steve Harmison's hopes of being fit for the first Ashes Test were further boosted after he took part in an England warm-up session on Sunday.
Harmison was forced to pull out of the final warm-up match against South Australia with a side injury. Harmison was forced to pull out of the England's final tour match against South Australia with side strain.
"Steve bowled between 12-15 overs and we'll see how he responds in the morning," skipper Andrew Flintoff said. But he joined his team-mates in some lively catching drills on Sunday and also practised long-distance throwing.
His full participation suggests that he was not suffering any after-effects from bowling in the nets on Saturday.
The Durham seamer, who has a history of back traouble, bowled 12 to 15 overs on Saturday.
Coach Duncan Fletcher had admitted on Friday that he did not know if Harmison would be fit for next week's Test.Coach Duncan Fletcher had admitted on Friday that he did not know if Harmison would be fit for next week's Test.
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The Durham seamer, who has a history of back trouble, was left out of the three-day match with South Australia match as a precaution after waking up with tightness in his side.
He missed the one-day series against Pakistan in the summer with a lower back injury (which could bring side pain) but returned for the ICC Champions Trophy.He missed the one-day series against Pakistan in the summer with a lower back injury (which could bring side pain) but returned for the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Flintoff added after close of play on day two in Adelaide: "He's run in, he's bowled and injuries for fast bowlers are part and parcel of the job.
"We just have to see what happens on Sunday morning, how he pulls up.
"He's a key player for England - he has been for a long time now in the Test side - and we want him fit."