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Harmison rested as 'precaution' Harmison rested as 'precaution'
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Steve Harmison was left out of England's side for their final Ashes warm-up match after waking up with tightness in his side.Steve Harmison was left out of England's side for their final Ashes warm-up match after waking up with tightness in his side.
But the Durham fast bowler's absence from the XI to face South Australia in Adelaide is a precautionary measure.But the Durham fast bowler's absence from the XI to face South Australia in Adelaide is a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, Monty Panesar was picked ahead of Ashley Giles for the warm-up.Meanwhile, Monty Panesar was picked ahead of Ashley Giles for the warm-up.
Coach Duncan Fletcher has said the team that plays in Adelaide will be the preferred Test line-up so Panesar looks set to play in next week's first Test.Coach Duncan Fletcher has said the team that plays in Adelaide will be the preferred Test line-up so Panesar looks set to play in next week's first Test.
Interview: England coach Duncan Fletcher
Harmison did bowl during the warm-up in Adelaide but the decision was taken to rest him ahead of the Ashes opener in Brisbane.Harmison did bowl during the warm-up in Adelaide but the decision was taken to rest him ahead of the Ashes opener in Brisbane.
Lancashire seamer Sajid Mahmood replaced Harmison for the warm-up game.Lancashire seamer Sajid Mahmood replaced Harmison for the warm-up game.
Harmison missed the one-day series against Pakistan in the summer due to a lower back injury but returned for the ICC Champions Trophy.Harmison missed the one-day series against Pakistan in the summer due to a lower back injury but returned for the ICC Champions Trophy.