England middle-order batsman Eoin Morgan, who was a key member of the side that won the the World Twenty20 final against Australia in Barbados last Sunday, has been called up into a Test squad for the Bangladesh series opener, which starts at Lord’s on Thursday.
Meanwhile England fast bowler Stuart Broad will miss the series in order to undergo a “strengthening programme”.
Collingwood’s absence has created room in the Test squad for 23-year-old former Ireland batsman Morgan, although South Africa-born Jonathan Trott also remains in contention.
Morgan’s county colleague Steven Finn retains his place in the Test squad, the fast bowler having played in both of England’s wins in Bangladesh two months ago.
Their fellow Middlesex teammate Andrew Strauss returns to captain the side
Alastair Cook, who captained the side in Bangladesh, is set to resume his opening partnership with Strauss. As well as Collingwood and Broad, other players from England’s victorious side in the Caribbean not selected for Lord’s include openers Michael Lumb and wicketkeeper/batsman Craig Kieswetter, left-arm pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom, left-arm spinner Michael Yardy and all-rounder Luke Wright. — AFP