England World Cup squad announced
Chairman of Selectors David Graveney today announced the England Squad forthe 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup
Media Release
31-Dec-2002
Chairman of selectors David Graveney today announced the England squad for
the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. The squad is as follows:
Nasser Hussain (Captain)
James Anderson
Ian Blackwell
Andrew Caddick
Paul Collingwood
Andy Flintoff
Ashley Giles
Steve Harmison
Mathew Hoggard
Ronnie Irani
Nick Knight
Alec Stewart (W)
Marcus Trescothick
Michael Vaughan
Craig White
Coach: Duncan Fletcher
Assistant Coach:Tim Boon
Physiotherapist: Dean Conway
Physiologist: Nigel Stockhill
Media Manager: Andrew Walpole
Analyst: Malcolm Ashton
Assistant Coach:Tim Boon
Physiotherapist: Dean Conway
Physiologist: Nigel Stockhill
Media Manager: Andrew Walpole
Analyst: Malcolm Ashton
Graveney said: "I am satisfied that the players selected in this squad
represent the best mix of experience and youth that England has available to
it. The unavailability of several key players for various reasons over
recent months has given us the opportunity to bring in a number of young
players into our plans, several of these players have responded extremely
well to the challenge and we have had no hesitation in including them in the
squad.
"So far as Andrew Flintoff is concerned I can tell you that he his making
good progress in his rehabilitation work with Dave Roberts at Lancashire and
has been bowling at around 90% pace in the nets whilst experiencing much
less pain. The indications from the ECB medical officer are that Andrew will
be fit and able to play a full part in the competition.
"Ashley Giles has been given the go-ahead from his specialist to begin
training and bowled six overs in the nets over the weekend without suffering
any pain or reaction. Again, I am satisfied that Ashley will be able to play
a full role for England in the World Cup.
"We will be looking to have both Andrew and Ashley to travel to Australia
during the next few weeks to continue their rehabilitation and prove their
fitness.
"So far as Craig White's injury is concerned, his recovery is in its early
stages. Initial medical advice was that this injury would require three to six
weeks to heal. Craig will be receiving intensive treatment with the aim of
having him available for the finals of the VB Series should England qualify.
We will also be looking to Andrew and Ashley to be fit for selection for
those finals.
"Those players presently with the England squad taking part in the VB Series
but not included in the World Cup squad will stay with the team for the
duration of the series and will be considered as replacements should they be
required in the event of injury."