Maddy hit by blow to face

Darren Maddy only played in the first part of last season due to a cruciate ligament injury

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Former England batsman Darren Maddy has suffered a facial injury during a net session on Warwickshire’s pre-season trip to South Africa, the club have revealed.

Warwickshire anticipate the 35-year-old, who last played for his country in the 2007 World Twenty20, will require an operation to repair the damage to his face.

It is another setback for the former county captain after he missed the majority of last season with a cruciate ligament injury sustained in early May.

Maddy, who suffered this latest blow in Bloemfontein, will see a consultant on Thursday to asses his chances of playing in Warwickshire’s domestic season opener against Yorkshire at Edgbaston in the LV= County Championship, beginning on April 9.

Warwickshire director of cricket Ashley Giles said: “It is always nasty to see a player suffer a facial blow but after consultation with the medical staff out here we are positive that Darren will make a quick and speedy recovery.

“It is a blow for ‘Madds’ after missing last summer with his knee but with his determination, I am confident that he will be back playing as soon as he can.”