London - Graham Onions has been called up to replace Andrew Flintoff in England's Champions Trophy squad and added to the squad for the current one-day series against Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.
All-rounder Flintoff was initially named in the 15-man Champions Trophy squad but was subsequently ruled out of the tournament after having surgery on a knee injury.
The Champions Trophy event technical committee has approved the replacement of Flintoff with Onions for the tournament in South Africa from September 22 to October 5.
Fast-medium bowler Onions has been in previous England one-day squads but has not played an international. He made his England test debut this year against West Indies and featured in the Ashes series victory over Australia.
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He will join the England squad on Tuesday as the team prepares for the third one-dayer against Australia in Southampton on Wednesday.
Australia lead the seven-match series 2-0. - Reuters
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