OH DEAR.....
"Oram ruled out of decider
Mar 21, 2008
Michael Burgess
Star all-rounder Jacob Oram was ruled out of the third test against England on Friday due to a niggly hip injury.
South African-born Grant Elliot will make his debut for the Black Caps in the match which begins on Saturday.
Hamilton hero
It looks a major blow for the Daniel Vettori-led squad, who have seen their seam attack devastated by the enforced absence of Shane Bond and Thursday's withdrawl of Hamilton hero Kylie Mills.
The 29-year-old Oram has been injury-prone in recent seasons - completing only 25 tests in seven seasons - and the New Zealand side will struggle without his powerful batting and capable bowling.
England must now fancy their chances of a series win, which would see them achieve the rare feat of overcoming a 1-0 deficit in a three-match series and away from home at that. "
England, you have won. Congratulations. See you at Lords.