Injured Harmison out of third Test

Cricket:  Steve Harmison will miss England’s third Test against India because of a shin injury.

Cricket:  Steve Harmison will miss England's third Test against India because of a shin injury.

The fast bowler missed the tourists’ net session at the Wankhede Stadium to undergo an X-ray on his right shin which has troubled him since the recent nine-wicket defeat in Mohali.

Results showed ‘bone stress’ in the area and further medical advice will be sought before deciding whether or not Harmison remains on tour

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