Just two months after making his England Test debut, Saqib Mahmood suffered a stress fracture of the back which ruled him out for the entire summer.
Mahmood had been hoping to build on an impressive showing against the West Indies, but the 25-year-old managed just one match for Lancashire before breaking down. He is one of a number of England bowlers sidelined at the moment and has emotionally opened up about the struggles of being injured.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Mahmood said: "The worst bit is when you hear the words 'I am afraid it is bad news'. You try and keep your composure.
