Vaughan to miss next match

SYDNEY – A hamstring tear has forced England captain Michael Vaughan out of Friday’s one-day international against Australia in Brisbane and threatens to prematurely end his tour.

England officials are unsure how long the injury will sideline the 32-year-old, but have called up Lancashire batsman Mal Loye as a precaution. Vaughan has been allowed to remain with the squad but will undergo a reassessment in the next 48 hours after scans revealed he had suffered a grade one tear.Vaughan injured himself while fielding in England’s three-wicket win over New Zealand in Hobart on Tuesday and although he was able to bat, the Yorkshire opener had to call for the assistance of a runner.England are yet to decide who will skipper the side in Vaughan’s absence although the choice is certain to be either Andrew Flintoff or Andrew Strauss.Nampa-ReutersVaughan has been allowed to remain with the squad but will undergo a reassessment in the next 48 hours after scans revealed he had suffered a grade one tear.Vaughan injured himself while fielding in England’s three-wicket win over New Zealand in Hobart on Tuesday and although he was able to bat, the Yorkshire opener had to call for the assistance of a runner.England are yet to decide who will skipper the side in Vaughan’s absence although the choice is certain to be either Andrew Flintoff or Andrew Strauss.Nampa-Reuters