England were dealt a blow on Thursday with pace spearhead James Anderson being ruled out of the fifth and final cricket Test against hosts India starting on Friday.
Anderson, England's all-time highest wicket-taker in Tests, will miss the inconsequential game owing to "body soreness", according to skipper Alastair Cook.
The pacer had been out since August with a shoulder injury before returning to play the second Test of the five-match series in India. "Unfortunately Jimmy is ruled out — he's picked up body soreness from the last game. So he's not going to be risked. It is a bit of everything, ankle and shoulder. We are trying to look after him," said captain Cook.
A decision on Stuart Broad will be taken after practice on Thursday. Broad missed the last two Tests with a tendon strain in his right foot, but will look to prove his fitness during England's final training session. India took an unassailable 3-0 series lead with an innings victory in the fourth Test.