Simon Jones, injured (again)

Just as things were getting back on track for Simon Jones, he has been sidelined for a further six weeks.

Jones, who stunned Australia with his high speed reverse swing, in taking 18 wickets at 21 in Ashes 2005, was bowling his way back into rhythm when he limped out of a Glamorgan match with a sore knee. Scans revealed possible cartilage damage which may yet require surgery.

This is just another unfortunate chapter in the injury ravaged career of Simon Jones. A horrific slide on the turf of Brisbane in 2002 absolutely destroyed his knee - ruptured ligaments - and that injury kept him out of the game for many months. Last year, he suffered an ankle injury which required more surgery and he sat out England's Winter tour of Pakistan and India.

Now, this latest injury will keep Jones out of Sri Lanka's tour of England, and maybe beyond.