The Hampshire batsman averages 46.67 from 92 one-day internationals, scoring seven hundreds, but his injury could provide an opportunity for the likes of Ian Bell or Eoin Morgan to force their way into the starting XI, with England opting not to call up a replacement to their squad.

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England picked the 11 players who many judges expect to contest the first Test in Brisbane on 25 November, sticking to the four-bowler plan and with Ian Bell preferred to Eoin Morgan in the top six.

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With Ian Bell keeping his contract, Eoin Morgan is the only player of the team who featured in England's last Test not to get a central contract.

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"Greece is definitely coming back on the agenda, as negotiations with its private-sector creditors are in a crucial stage, " said Ian Stannard, a currency strategist at Morgan Stanley in London.

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Morgan Cazenove, who handled the sale, said Sir Ian had "no current intention to sell or transfer any of his Wood Group shares".

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Warrington captain Adrian Morley has also expressed an interest, while Ian Millward is back to join a list of regulars that already includes Justin Morgan, John Kear, Brian Carney and Iestyn Harris.

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