Batty released from Test squad

England this morning released Gareth Batty ahead of tomorrow's third npower Test against South Africa at Trent Bridge. Batty was one of four uncapped players announced in the squad last weekend as England looked to change things round after their innings defeat at Lord's.

After examining the Trent Bridge pitch this morning, the England management let Batty return to Worcestershire, leaving Ashley Giles as the sole spinner in the squad. Michael Vaughan said: "We will look at the conditions in the morning and decide which four seamers will be best to help us win the Test." James Kirtley and Glen Chapple will contest the final bowling spot between them, with Kirtley expected to play after being named in all four Test squads this summer.