BRISBANE – England fast bowler Darren Gough has been ruled out of nextThursday’s first Test against Australia at the Gabba
AAP01-Nov-2002BRISBANE – England fast bowler Darren Gough has been ruled out of nextThursday’s first Test against Australia at the Gabba.Gough and England coach Duncan Fletcher today said the 32-year-old wasalmost ready to play but his injured knee would not be risked in theAshes opener.Gough said he needed one more week to ensure he would be fit enough toplay against Australia and he hopes to play in the second Test inAdelaide from November 21.Young paceman Simon Jones is the favourite to take Gough’s position forthe first Test but England has yet to name its team to play Queenslandin a final hit-out at Allan Border Field from tomorrow.Opening batsman Michael Vaughan rated himself 75 per cent fit after alsobattling a knee injury and he said selectors would decide whether heplayed against Queensland.
