Thursday, July 17, 2008

Sports: McKenzie doubtful for second Test

South Africa's Neil McKenzie faces a fitness test to decide whether he will play in the second Test against England which starts at Headingley on Friday. McKenzie strained his groin during his nine-hour stint at the crease during the drawn first Test at Lord's. "We will subject him to a fitness test on Friday before a final decision," said team physiotherapist Shane Jabaar. "I am happy with the progress he is making and we are definitely targeting him to be ready for Friday." McKenzie contributed a vital 138 to South Africa's second-innings total on monday in an epic innings.But the 32-year-old had to complete his innings with a runner after straining his groin while prodding forward to spinner Monty Panesar.

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