Ahmedabad: England received a setback ahead of the first Test against India as their star pacer Steven Finn remains a doubtful starter in the match after he sustained a heel injury during the opening match against India ‘A’ in Mumbai.

Finn who sat out of England’s final warm-up match against Haryana bowled few overs in the nets during the match and looked in no discomfort, but then his skipper Alastair Cook said that he would risk him if he is not 100% fit.

Finn’s absence from the playing makes Tim Bresnan an automatic choice for the spot. Bresnan was in good form in the match against Haryana and bowled with much discipline on a dead track.

By Indian Sports News Network