England call up Solanki to One-Day Squad

The Worcestershire batsman Vikram Solanki was today called up to England's One-Day Squad as a replacement for the injured Nick Knight.

The Warwickshire left-hander had surgery on a cartilage tear in his left knee three weeks ago and has not yet returned to full fitness.

Solanki, 24, who was a member of England's NatWest Series Squad this summer, will fly out to Nairobi with the One-Day Squad this Thursday. The 14-strong squad will compete in the ICC KnockOut Trophy in Kenya before travelling to Pakistan for a three match One-Day series.

Chairman of Selectors, David Graveney, said: "Nick is an important member of our One-Day Squad and this is deeply disappointing news for all concerned. Although Nick's injury is not a long-term one, we felt it would be too much of a risk to retain him in the squad for Kenya and Pakistan in case of further injuries to other players.

"Vikram Solanki made a good impression with the One-Day Squad in South Africa and Zimbabwe last winter and this presents him with a further opportunity to establish himself at senior level."

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