Medical checks have revealed that Paul Collingwood has not suffered a broken finger and should be available for the remainder of England’s Test series in South Africa.

The Durham all-rounder, who scored 91 in the first innings in Durban, was struck whilst warming up before the start of the fourth day of the second Test.

England (1/16 to win the second Test) officials sent Collingwood to a local hospital to get an X-ray on the troublesome area and the news is good.

The former one-day captain has just dislocated the index finger on his right hand and although he is unlikely to play again in this match, he is likely to feature in the third Test in Cape Town.

Despite his absence, England finished day four in a commanding position – leading by 156 runs with South Africa 76-6 in their second innings at stumps.

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