ECB National Academy - Injury Update

The Warwickshire all-rounder, Graham Wagg, has been ruled out of the remainder of this winter's ECB National Academy programme through injury.

Wagg, 19, was named in the original ECB Academy squad back in September, but was unable to take up his place due to a back injury.

He has recently undergone a scan which has revealed signs of a stress response in his back but no fracture. Following discussions with the ECB Chief Medical Officer, Dr Peter Gregory, it has been decided that Wagg will continue his rehabilitation in the UK and not fly to Australia with the rest of the Academy Squad tonight (Friday).

Wagg's Warwickshire colleagues, Jim Troughton (shin splints) and Ian Bell (back injury) have both been passed fit and will join up with the National Academy in Adelaide ahead of their forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka. No decision has yet been taken on a replacement for Wagg in the Academy Squad.