Broad expected to be fit for Champions Trophy

Stuart Broad has been ruled out of England's remaining two NatWest Series ODIs against Australia due to a knee injury but is expected to play a full part in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

England Chief Medical Officer, Nick Peirce, said: "Stuart has had a niggling injury to his right knee for some time which had been manageable and until recently had not led to him missing any cricket. This ongoing niggle, a tendinopathy, or inflammation to the tendon, has recently flared.

"This requires rest and as a result Stuart won't be available for England's final two matches of the NatWest Series. We expect Stuart to play a full part in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy after which time he will undertake a strengthening programme prior to England's tour of South Africa.

"Luke Wright continues to make good progress after splitting his left big toe last Monday and he'll be re-assessed at the conclusion of the NatWest Series."

England meets Australia in the 7th and final NatWest Series ODI at Chester-le-Street on Sunday, September 20. England's opening ICC Champions Trophy match is against Sri Lanka on Friday, September 25 at The Wanderers.