Worcestershire spinner Shaiiq Choudhry out for four weeks with injury
Friday 3 April 2015 15:55, UK
Worcestershire spinner Shaaiq Choudhry has been ruled out for four weeks with a side strain.
The 29-year-old was bowling in the two-day friendly against Gloucestershire last week when he sustained he injury.
Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes said it was unfortunate timing for Choudhry, who looked to have secured his place in the team after strong pre-season performances.
“It has come at totally the wrong time for him as he has worked his butt off this winter on his bowling and batting,” Rhodes told the Worcestershire News.
“He was really starting to come together. We played on a couple of the net facilities last week where he was unplayable so I was really looking forward to seeing him go this year, especially early season.
“Luckily for him, I suppose, he can get it out of the way and then hopefully the rest of the season will be injury free.”
The news comes as a blow for Worcestershire, who could also be without off-spinning all-rounder Moeen Ali - who looks set to leave on April 12 to join England for their tour of the West Indies after recovering from injury - and Saeed Ajmal, who is likely to miss at least the first four games of the season after being called up by Pakistan.
Worcestershire will open their County Championship campaign with a match against title-holders Yorkshire on April 12.
