England names same squad

HARARE, OCT. 5. England named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second one-day International against Zimbabwe on Saturday while captain Heath Streak returns to bolster the home team after a back injury.

Sussex seam bowler James Kirtley was included in the England squad despite being under scrutiny from Match Referee Colonel Naushad Ali for a suspect bowling action.

Kirtley took two for 33 on his debut on Wednesday and should take the new ball with Yorkshire's Matthew Hoggard, who also had an impressive debut, taking two for 25. Gloucestershire off-spinner Jeremy Snape is in line to earn his second cap after earning the Man of the Match award with two for 39.

Zimbabwe welcomed the return of fast bowler Streak after a three- match lay-off because of his back injury.

The bulky right-hander replaces seamer Doug Hondo who went for 35 in six overs without success in the first match.

England ended a 11-match losing streak with a five- wicket win on Wednesday thanks to 73 from skipper Nasser Hussain.

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