Tim Bresnan

England are hoping to improve their dismal one-day record in India when they clash with the injury-ravaged world champions in their five-match series.

England became the world’s number one Test side as they beat India by an innings and 242 runs to win the third Test at Edgbaston.

England spinner Graeme Swann is returning home from Australia because of a lower back strain but should be fit for the World Cup, his coach says.