Hinds likely to miss England series

Wavell Hinds's groin injury which cut short his tour of South Africa may force him to miss the forthcoming Test series against England as well.

Hinds picked up the injury during the third Test at Cape Town, and was sent home with orders to rest it for six to 12 weeks. But, talking to the Jamaica Gleaner last night following his return from South Africa, Hinds wasn't very optimistic. He said, "After six weeks we will assess it because at that point in time it will be better to say if I will be ready for the English tour."

Hinds insisted, however, that his groin problem did not contribute to his poor form in the South Africa series. Hinds mustered only 59 runs in six innings, and was moved down to No. 5 for the third Test. "I was out of sorts - I wouldn't put it down to the injury," he said. "I have played on those wickets before. I've played in Australia, which is just as bouncy, or even bouncier. It was just a matter of not moving accordingly and being out of co-ordination. I think that's something I have to adjust in the near future."

The opening Test of the England tour starts in Jamaica on March 11.