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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ali Martin at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Jack Leach knee injury alert adds to England’s India Test tour woes

England's Jack Leach did not bowl a spell longer than four overs on day two in Hyderabad.
England's Jack Leach did not bowl a spell longer than four overs on day two in Hyderabad. Photograph: Mahesh Kumar A/AP

Jack Leach has emerged as England’s first injury concern on their tour of India after picking up a knee problem that saw him hampered during a tough second day for the tourists in Hyderabad.

The 32-year-old is the one experienced spinner in England’s ranks but was visibly struggling during India’s march to 421 for seven and a first innings lead of 175 runs. Though Leach is returning from the lower- back stress fracture that ruled him out of last summer’s Ashes, an ­awkward tumble on the first evening caused this latest issue.

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