Injury scares for Bell and Trott

A groin injury has sidelined Ian Bell ahead of England's upcoming Twenty20 internationals against West Indies starting Thursday. Bell picked up the injury during fielding practice on Monday and will continue to be assessed.

"Ian Bell underwent an ultrasound scan today [Tuesday] and has a minor grade one tear to his left groin following fielding practice," the England Cricket Board (ECB) announced. "He'll continue to be assessed."

Meanwhile batsman Jonathan Trott, one of the new faces in the squad, too suffered an injury scare when he hurt his left hand while batting in the nets. The ECB added that the results of the X-ray would be announced on Wednesday.

England play two back-to-back Twenty20 games at the Oval starting Thursday, followed by three one-day internationals against West Indies beginning July 1 at Lord's.