England call up Cork for one-day series final

England called swing bowler Dominic Cork into their squad on Wednesday for the triangular series final against India at Lord's on Saturday following James Kirtley's withdrawal with a fractured right hand.

The Derbyshire bowler will join up with the squad for practice at Lord's on Thursday, the English and Welsh Cricket Board (ECB) said.

"If the weather remains unsettled for the NatWest Series Final and England wish to field a seam-based attack, we will require cover in this area as a result of the injury to James Kirtley," ECB chairman of selectors David Graveney said.

"Dominic continues to be in fine form for his county and if he is called upon to play on Saturday, his 'big match' experience at international level will serve him in good stead."

Cork said: "I am delighted the selectors have recognised that I have a role to play as a one-day player and it will be tremendous to be involved with the squad in the run-up to a Lord's final.

"Lord's has been a happy ground for me in the past and I feel that I have been bowling and batting well this summer," he said.

"If I do make the final eleven this Saturday, it will be a good opportunity for me to show what I can do -- especially as there is a World Cup coming up this winter."

Sri Lanka are the other team in the tournament. They play India at Bristol in Thursday but with only four points and one win from their five games so far cannot catch their opponents who have 14 points or England on 15.

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