Bresnan to miss remainder of One Day series

All-rounder Tim Bresnan will miss the remainder of England's seven-match one-day international series against Australia due to a calf injury.



Bresnan suffered the injury during the 46-run defeat in Hobart on Friday when he was forced to bat with a runner.



Scans on the injury yesterday revealed the Yorkshireman had torn the muscle and will return to England to begin his recovery ahead of next month's World Cup.



Bresnan is expected to be fit for the World Cup, with England's first game against Holland on February 22.



In his absence Steven Finn will remain in Australia as cover instead of joining the England Lions on their tour of the Caribbean.



Bresnan's injury comes as another blow to England's bowling ranks with front-liners Stuart Broad, stomach, Graeme Swann, knee, and Jimmy Anderson, who is being rest, all out of action, while batsman Kevin Pietersen missed yesterday’s third game in Sydney due to a groin injury.



All are expected to return before the World Cup though with Anderson set to return for Wednesday's fourth match in Adelaide after completing his scheduled rest.



England are trailing 3-0 after losing yesterday’s match by four wickets in Sydney.