Sidebottom ruled out of series

Updated 12.10 Mon Aug 25 2008
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England bowler Ryan Sidebottom will miss the rest of the one-day series against South Africa.

The seamer has been struggling with hip and groin problems in recent months and he was rested for the final Test at the Oval so he would be ready for the five-match series.

Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan is already with the squad as cover for injuries

But he did not play in the opening match at Headingley on Friday and he failed his latest fitness test.

Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan is already with the squad as cover for injuries.

He will remain with the squad along with Steve Harmison, who came out of retirement to play in the first one-day match.

The next game in the series is a day-night match at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

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