Bresnan's tour over after calf injury
Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series against Australia with a torn calf muscle but is expected to be fit for next month's World Cup.
Bresnan picked up the injury during the second ODI at Hobart and required a runner when he batted. Subsequent scans have revealed the extent of the problem and he'll return to the UK for treatment. Steven Finn is being retained in the squad for the rest of the tour before heading to the Lions tour in West Indies.
It is another blow for England who already have a depleted bowling attack due to the absence of Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann. Broad has rejoined the squad in Australia to continue his rehabilitation from the stomach injury he picked up in the second Ashes Test, at Adelaide, but isn't expected to take any part in the one-day games.
Swann is out for up to two weeks after sustaining a knee injury in the first Twenty20 at Adelaide, although James Anderson will be available again for the next ODI after his rest period following the Test series. Kevin Pietersen also missed the third match due to a groin strain.
Chris Woakes, the Warwickshire seamer, earned his ODI debut in place of Bresnan at the SCG but Bresnan's is a tough role to fill because he provides valuable lower-order batting and the ability to find reverse swing.
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