Back injury puts Caddick comeback in doubt

Andrew Caddick is expected to miss the rest of the season with a back complaint, a development that leaves his future in some doubt. Caddick, 34, has spent the last six weeks recovering from a stress fracture of the right foot, but this latest injury is potentially far more serious.

"There is a distinct possibility that Andy could be out for the season," said Somerset's chief executive Peter Anderson. "We should know more after he sees a specialist in Bristol tomorrow. He has had a problem with his back for a couple of years and it seems that wearing an air-cast on his foot because of the stress fracture has accentuated the back condition.

Caddick has made only one County Championship and one National League appearance for Somerset this season. He had been expected to play against Zimbabwe in May, but he had reported pain between the toes of his right foot. At first the problem was diagnosed as ligament damage, but a later scan revealed a stress fracture.

Anderson added: "We must await the result of the examination before knowing whether or not the injury is career-threatening."