England bowler Stuart Broad is to undergo surgery on his right knee on September 4, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced.

The ECB revealed earlier this month that the 28-year-old paceman, who suffered a broken nose in England’s innings and 54- run fourth Test victory over India, was to have surgery to address a long-standing patella tendonitis problem and a date has now been confirmed for the procedure.

Broad has been troubled by the condition in his right knee for well over a year but has consistently put off going under the knife until now with a relatively quiet winter period coming up.

His rehabilitation time will be up to 14 weeks, but his participation in next year’s World Cup is not currently in doubt.

The ECB had already confirmed that Broad would miss the five one-day internationals against India, which get under way at Bristol on Monday, as a result of the surgery.