Sunderland Echo

England bowler Broad makes return to work

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Stuart Broad gave a glimpse into the protocols England players face on their return to individual training yesterday.

Broad revealed he was one of the England bowlers selected for individual sessions as they look to get in shape for a proposedbe­hind-closed-doors series with West Indies in July.

Broadchron­icledhisre­turn toTrentBri­dgethrough­hisInstagr­amstory,wherehesho­wed himselftak­inghistemp­erature with a digital thermomete­r at home before uploading the result to an app.

Once at Nottingham­shire's ground he was given a designated car parking space and directed straight to the pitch.

Therehebow­ledonawick­et onhisown,withaphysi­otherapist there to provide support and his skills as a cameraman.

Broad was allowed into the pavilion for a toilet break and was given his own designated toilet, revealing he had to use the ladies' room.

Up to 18 bowlers will take part in individual­ised training sessions across seven county grounds from Thursday.

Chris Woakes revealed he wasanother­whohadretu­rned to action on the first day as he trained at Edgbaston.

*England women's players could return to training as early as next month as managing director Clare Connor revealed they are committed to completing as much of the internatio­nal schedule as possible. Connor also suggested England are considerin­g hosting a Women's Tri-Series also involving India and South Africa later in the summer. India were scheduled to travel for white-ball assignment­s in June and July while South Africa are due over in September but a possible alternativ­e to those series involves a condensed programme between the three nations.

 ??  ?? England bowler Stuart Broad.
England bowler Stuart Broad.

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