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Steve Harmison not selected as England chose to bat

STEVE Harmison’s England career hangs in the balance after he was overlooked for the crucial fifth Test against the West Indies.

The Ashington-born fast bowler was overlooked for the decisive game in Trinidad.

England dropped fourth Test centurion Ravi Bopara, Ryan Sidebottom and wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose. Amjad Khan made his debut. Matt Prior and Monty Panesar were also recalled.

England won the toss and batted.

ENGLAND TEAM: Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Owais Shah, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Matt Prior (wk), Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson, Amjad Khan, Monty Panesar

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