Sidebottom will not be risked

Ryan Sidebottom was put through his paces on Friday

England are unlikely to risk the recall of left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in the second match of their one-day series on Monday.

The 30-year-old Nottinghamshire seamer missed yesterday's 158-run defeat in the opener to the seven-match series at Rajkot with Achilles problems which flared up again during the trip to Antigua for the Stanford Super Series.

He has gradually been working his way back to fitness but was overlooked for both warm-up matches and the first one-day international with a view to him returning for the second match at the Nehru Stadium.

But despite making progress with his fitness, coach Peter Moores admitted that the next match may have come too soon for Sidebottom, who may have to wait until the third game at Kanpur before he is in contention.

"If it is a risk we won't do it, but I just feel it's a little bit early," confirmed Moores.

"I have got to be advised by the medical team and he has certainly bowled very well in the nets with great control.

"Everyone who has seen Ryan bowl knows his great strength is moving the ball both ways and that's something we would like to have in the side."

While the rest of the squad have gained match practice since England's arrival in India 10 days ago, Sidebottom has gradually been building up his fitness in the nets.

It has brought him to the brink of a recall and he will be monitored at tomorrow's practice session before England make a final decision on their line-up.

"He bowled on the match day and came through that fine. If we're looking to risk him in the second game we'll see how he is tomorrow," said Moores.

"We're a little bit wary because he's had a long time out of competitive cricket and the last time we brought him back in the Stanford practice game he tweaked something.

"We're trying to get as much competitive bowling into him without playing a game before he plays again."

Sidebottom's last one-day international was against New Zealand at Lord's last June and he missed most of the Test series and all of the one-day series against South Africa with side injuries.