Flower unsure of comeback date

Andy Flower, the Essex batsman and former Zimbabwe captain, has yet to receive a confirmed date for his comeback following the surgery to correct his injured hip.

"I've had my treatment in Germany to accelerate the healing of the cartilage," Flower told Essex's website, "and I've had two injections over the last two weeks, with one more to come. At present we can't put a time on my playing return."

Following the appointment of Peter Moores as England head coach, a promotion from his time as director of the National Academy, there has been speculation that Flower might assume the Academy role.

"Having been out of the country I've not seen the recent press speculation but at the moment all I am thinking about is playing," he said. "That said, it is fair to say coaching is an area I am looking into for my future once I retire from playing."