England Teammates Back Simon Kerrigan Test Recall

Simon Kerrigan was a surprise selection for England's fifth Test against Australia at The Oval last year but failed to justify his inclusion as he conceded 53 runs from just eight overs. Now he faces the prospect of bowling at India at Lord's.

India in England: James Anderson-Ravindra Jadeja Row Spices Up Second Test

Both James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja are free to play at Lord's as it is highly unlikely a disciplinary hearing overseen by an ICC judicial commissioner will be underway by the time the match starts on Thursday.

India in England: I Fear for Simon Kerrigan, Says Former Skipper Michael Vaughan

England included spinner Simon Kerrigan for the second Test against India at Lord's, starting on Thursday. Kerrigan made his Test debut in the fifth Ashes Test in Australia, where he conceded 53 runs in 8 overs.

The Ashes: England's gamble backfires as new boys toil

On the evidence of a miserable, wicketless day for Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes, their first Test caps could easily prove their last.

The Ashes, 5th Test: Shane Watson puts Australia on top in finale

At stumps on Wednesday's first day, Australia were 307 for four as they sought a consolation victory in a five-match series already won by England at 3-0 up.

Sussex to release Monty Panesar at end of season

The decision follows after an investigation by the club into Panesar's drunken brawl on August 5, when he was fined by the police for urinating on bouncers after being ejected from a Brighton night club.

The Ashes: Uncapped Chris Woakes, Simon Kerrigan in England squad for final Test

Chris Woakes is Warwickshire all-rounder while left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan plays for Lancashire. England have also recalled pacer Chris Tremlett after Tim Bresnan was ruled out with stress fracture.