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Global Sport — Gough doubtful for 5th Test

Gough doubtful for 5th TestNOTTINGHAM: England paceman Darren Gough is a doubt for Thursday's fifth Test against Australia at Trent Bridge ...

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Gough doubtful for 5th Test

NOTTINGHAM: England paceman Darren Gough is a doubt for Thursday’s fifth Test against Australia at Trent Bridge after developing problems with his knee.

Gough was unable to bowl for Yorkshire in their championship match against Northamptonshire at Headingley today. He experienced some discomfort and England physiotherapist Wayne Morton, who also acts for Yorkshire, is reporting the situation to Lord’s.

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The problem is believed to be inflammation but Morton said Gough would report as normal with the rest of the England squad to Trent Bridge tomorrow.

Sussex seek Warne

HOVE: Sussex revealed today that they have made a lucrative offer to Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne for him to join them as overseas player next season.

Sussex chief executive Tony Pigott said they were expecting an answer from Warne after the current Ashes tour.

West Indies all-rounder Vasbert Drakes’ two-year contract expires at the end of the season.

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Pigott also revealed that coach Desmond Haynes was to leave the county at the end of the season.

Games off

PRETORIA: Disabled ex-soldiers have called off a biannual World Athletic Games, due this year in Pretoria, after 16 countries spurned the event citing fears of South Africa’s high violent crime.

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