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In a setback for England, left-arm spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the remaining three Tests against India due to a left knee injury, as confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday (February 11).
Leach, who sustained the injury during England’s first Test victory in Hyderabad, missed the second Test in Visakhapatnam. The decision not to call up a replacement indicates that England intends to persist with the spin trio of Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Basheer for the remainder of the tour.
England captain Joe Root serves as the team’s fourth spin option, complementing the regular spinners.
Leach will be returning home from Abu Dhabi within the next 24 hours, where the England team has been based ahead of the third Test in Rajkot, scheduled to commence on Thursday, February 15. The ECB mentioned that Leach will collaborate closely with the England and Somerset medical teams for his rehabilitation.
The 32-year-old spinner boasts an impressive record of 126 wickets in 36 Tests and also contributes as a valuable lower-order batter.
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