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Ian Bell set to miss start of Pakistan test series
England batsman Ian Bell is likely to miss his side’s upcoming test series against Pakistan after injuring his foot in the second one day international against Bangladesh at Bristol.
Bell was attempting to stop Junaid Siddique’s shot in the 10th over of the Bangladesh innings, but landed awkwardly and was forced off the pitch. He later returned to the venue in crutches, with x-rays having detected a broken metatarsal in his left foot.
England’s first test against Pakistan is on July 29 at Trent Bridge and Bell is unlikely to make a recovery fast enough to feature in the game.
Should Bell fail to make it, upcoming batsman Eoin Morgan could be given a chance to prove his test credentials against Waqar Younis’ men.