Kent and England batsman Joe Denly awaits Test squad announcement for tour to Bangladesh after undergoing knee surgery
Exclusive by Andrew Gidley
Joe Denly has been given the all-clear following
exploratory operations on both knees.
It was the 23-year-old Kent and England batsman’s own decision
and he admits he was "very happy" with the outcome.
Denly, pictured, hurt his left knee playing football before
England’s one-day international against Australia at The Oval last
September, following a tackle by team-mate Owais Shah but the
injury, which delayed his participation in the series, wasn’t as
bad as first feared.
He said "The England physio and Nimmo Reid at Kent both felt
there was nothing major structurally wrong but I had felt a bit of
pain and was a bit worried so wanted peace of mind and to feel
comfortable myself.
"I was happy when the surgeon Andy Williams told me nothing was
wrong. I was told to rest for three weeks but I hope to get back
hitting balls in the nets soon."
Denly is waiting to hear whether he will be included in the
squads for the three-one-day internationals and two Tests against
Bangladesh in February and March which will be announced next
week.
Meanwhile, Denly and agent David Fulton are in contract talks
with the county about extending his present deal which runs out
this summer.
Thursday, January 14 2010