Cronin a ‘very doubtful’ starter against Tipperary

Cork senior hurling captain Patrick Cronin looks a "very doubtful" starter for Sunday’s All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final with Tipperary.

The Bishopstown clubman sustained an “uncomplicated fracture of his fibula” in last month’s Munster SHC final win over Limerick, and time is running out on his bid to play this weekend.

“It’s looking very doubtful but you’re always hoping,” said Cork selector Johnny Crowley yesterday.