Broad called up by England - 04/04/2007

ECB Media Release

The ECB have announced that Jon Lewis is to return home to the UK and will be replaced in England’s World Cup squad by the Leicestershire pace bowler Stuart Broad.

Lewis is leaving the tournament for personal reasons to be with his wife who is experiencing complications in the latter stages of pregnancy. England’s application to replace Lewis in the squad was approved by the tournament's Technical Committee yesterday.

Chairman of selectors, David Graveney, said: “We fully understand Jon’s need to be with his wife at this time and we are grateful to the Technical Committee for approving our request for a replacement player.

“Stuart Broad performed well with the Academy squad in Australia and on England ‘A’s recent tour of Bangladesh and I am sure he will be thrilled to be joining up with the squad in the Caribbean. “