IND Vs ENG: Before the second test which is going to start from 2nd February, the England team has suffered a big blow. Due to injury, England's most experienced spinner Jack Leach will not be a part of the team in the second test. In the second test, 20 year old young spinner Shoaib Bashir may be given a chance to debut for England. According to the report of BBC Sports, Jack Leach may take more time to recover. The picture is yet to be clear whether Jack Leach will be able to take part in the remaining matches of this series or not. However, England has not yet announced the replacement of Jack Leach in the team.
BBC Sports report claims that Jack Leach's left knee is injured. Jack Leach did not come to the field for practice on Wednesday. Jack Leach suffered this injury on the very first day of the first Test played against India. But despite this, Jack Leach continued to participate in the match and played an important role in England's victory. But now the England team wants to avoid taking risks and Jack Leach will be given full time to recover. After getting the visa, Shoaib Bashir has reached India and there is a possibility of him playing in the second test.
England hopeful of Jack Crowley being fit
England's opener Jack Crowley is also struggling with injury. But captain Ben Stokes has issued an update about Jack Crowley. Ben Stokes says that Crowley is still in the race to play the second Test. Ben Stokes said, “Crowley is tough.” We hope that he will be able to play in the second test. The same cannot be said about Jack. We will have to see what happens for a few more days.''
