England spinner arrives in time to have chance of Holland game
Graeme Swann has arrived in India to give Andrew Strauss a fully fit squad to pick from for Tuesday's World Cup opener against Holland.
Swann arrived late on Sunday night to join the rest of the England squad in Nagpur, having stayed at home to be with his wife as she gave birth to their first child Wilfred.
With England's other minor injury worries also behind them, Strauss has a full compliment of players to select from as he looks for a fast start to their World Cup campaign.
Strauss says that Swann is now a genuine option for the Holland game, but it will depend on how he has taken the trip over and how he comes through nets on Monday before making a decision.
"Graeme Swann has arrived so that completes a full squad that is fit for us to pick from and healthy and ready to go," said Strauss.
Preparation
"The six days we had in Bangladesh were really good in terms of the preparation for the tournament here.
"We were quite buoyed by our performance against Pakistan and we're.
"Obviously once the tournament is under way there is a buzz about things - and we want to get off to a good start."
With Michael Yardy also available as a left-arm spin option, Strauss will leave a decision on Swann until the morning of the game on Tuesday.
"It is definitely an option for us," said Strauss.
"I think we'll see how he comes through practice today. If we think the wicket will offer turn, it is a strong option for us."
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