Recalled fast bowler Andrew Caddick is hoping to add experience to England's youthful seam attack in the third Test against India, which starts at Headingley on Thursday (August 22).

Caddick missed the first two matches of the series against India after picking up a side strain in England's Test against Sri Lanka two months ago. The injuries to Caddick and his longtime new-ball partner Darren Gough have thrust the younger generation into the limelight, and Matthew Hoggard, Simon Jones and Steve Harmison have all impressed against India.

But Caddick, 33, insists he does not feel threatened by the emergence of the new breed of bowlers, and believes he can add a vital edge of experience to the youngsters' play. "It's nice to see young talent coming through," Caddick said. "There have been a lot of injuries, but it's given young players an opportunity to come in.

"Simon Jones has bowled well and had a taste of it now, and Harmison has also done well. They both know about the rigours of Test cricket now - and they know the work they have to put in."

Caddick's return should prove crucial on Headingley's seamer-friendly pitch as England chase the win that will secure them the series.

David Graveney, England's chairman of selectors, welcomed Caddick back into the fold. "Having him back has to be a positive to the squad," Graveney said. "He's been out for some time and he will want to get back to playing Test cricket on a regular basis, but the younger guys have done well in his absence and have probably gained in confidence.

"Hoggard in particular has done well leading the attack and seems to thrive on the responsibility," said Graveney. "People were saying he had lost form, but every time he runs in and bowls plenty of overs and takes a consistent amount of wickets."

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