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Ind vs Eng 2nd Test | Spinner Jack Leach ruled out with knee injury

File picture of England’s Jack Leach | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters England spinner Jack Leach will miss the second Test against India that starts on Friday due to a knee injury, captain Ben Stokes confirmed on Wednesday.The 32-year-old sustained the injury during the first Test on Sunday, where England secured a thrilling 28-run victory, and consequently, he did not take part in Wednesday's training."He's ruled out of the second Test," Stokes said. "Hopefully, it does not keep him out for longer in the series."Leach's team mate at Somerset, 20-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir, is in the frame to make his international debut as a potential replacement for Leach.Bashir was ruled out of the opening Test against India following a visa delay that was later fixed."When it came to s...
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Ind vs Eng Tests | England bowler Shoaib Bashir’s arrival delayed due to visa issues

File picture of England bowler Shoaib Bashir, who is in the national squad to play in the Test series against India | Photo Credit: Getty Images England bowler Shoaib Bashir's arrival in India for the five-match Test series has been delayed by visa issues, head coach Brendon McCullum said on Monday.Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the upcoming series, which kicks off in Hyderabad on Thursday."He's got a couple of issues with his visa coming through... we're confident on the back of the help from the (Indian cricket board) and the Indian government that it will sort itself out pretty quickly as well," McCullum told reporters.People of Pakistani origin are required to submit additional details for obtaining an Indian vi...
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Australia: Unchanged England squad for crucial fourth Ashes Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

The England Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that they will field an unchanged squad for the fourth Ashes Test in a bid to maintain their momentum and turn the tables on Australia. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford from July 19-23.After enduring two consecutive defeats in the series, England staged a remarkable comeback with a thrilling three-wicket victory at Headingley last week. The team's resounding win injected a renewed sense of belief and urgency into their campaign, as they now face the daunting task of winning the upcoming Test in Manchester to keep the series alive before the final showdown at the Oval in London.The decision to retain the same squad reflects England's confidence in their players and the desire to maintain stability...
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Ollie Robinson cleared to join England squad for Ireland Test after injury scare | Cricket News – Times of India

Seamer Ollie Robinson has been deemed fit to join the England squad for the upcoming one-off Test against Ireland next month, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).A recent scan of his left ankle revealed no significant damage. Robinson, who has represented England in 16 matches, had experienced discomfort in his ankle while playing for his County Championship team, Sussex, last week.England is scheduled to face Ireland in a solitary Test match commencing on June 1 at Lord's. Following the encounter with Ireland, England will embark on a demanding five-Test Ashes series against Australia, which is set to commence at Edgbaston on June 16."Scan results have revealed no damage to the ankle and that Robinson will join up with the England Men's Test squad this weekend," ECB ...