Broad struggles with upset tummy before India clash

England's in-form opening bowler Stuart Broad expected to recover in time for the Group B showdown.

BANGALORE: England's in-form opening bowler Stuart Broad skipped practice due to an upset stomach but is expected to recover in time for the Group B showdown with co-hosts India on Sunday, skipper Andrew Strauss said.

"Stuart Broad is struggling with a bit of a tummy upset today but he should be fully fit for tomorrow," Strauss told a press conference at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

"Other than that everyone's fine."

The fitness of 24-year-old Broad is key to England's success in curbing the explosive Indian line-up, especially since his partner with the new ball, James Anderson, has not yet kicked into full gear.

In contrast, the lanky Broad has been among the wickets, picking up two in their tournament-opening win over the Netherlands and five-wicket hauls in their warm-up victories over Pakistan and Canada.