Gough could pose gamble for England (7 August 1999)
Darren Gough, the England fast bowler, has been ordered to rest his damaged left leg for six weeks which means the selectors will have to take a substantial gamble on his fitness if he is to be included in the party to tour South Africa this winter
07-Aug-1999
7 August 1999
Gough could pose gamble for England
Martin Searby
Darren Gough, the England fast bowler, has been ordered to rest his
damaged left leg for six weeks which means the selectors will have to
take a substantial gamble on his fitness if he is to be included in
the party to tour South Africa this winter.
The hyper-active Gough has also been told that if he fails to follow
doctor's orders the leg will be immobilised and put in plaster.
"We have read the riot act to him and spelled out that he must not do
any running or put any stress on it at all," said Carole Becker, the
Yorkshire physiotherapist.
"He can do a bit of swimming and gym work to maintain fitness but
that's all."
Five scans on the leg have showed no more serious injury and the
damage has been put down to wear and tear, probably exacerbated by
Gough's action which puts his whole weight on the ball of his left
foot.
The tour parties are due to be picked after the final Test against
New Zealand, which finishes on Aug 23.
Source :: Electronic Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk)