England spinner Jack Leach ruled out of 2nd Test with knee injury
England have suffered a major injury blow as experienced left-arm spinner Jack Leach will miss the second Test against India due to injury.
England have suffered a major injury blow as experienced left-arm spinner Jack Leach will miss the second Test against India due to injury.
Batsman Sam Billings, who was included in the fourth Test squad, has returned to play county cricket for Kent
"There's lots of competition throughout the squad and spin is no different. It's about us all working together to all be at our best," the 29-year-old said.
Fast bowlers Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes and spinner Jack Leach have all contracted a flu-like illness which is spreading in the team.
Leach had become a superstar after scoring one run during the match-winning last-wicket stand with Ben Stokes at Leeds in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Once the pictures of bespectacled Steve Smith allegedly mocking Jack Leach went viral on social media, the former Australia captain was once again at the receiving end of ruthless slamming from England fans.
Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 135 and produced a match-winning 76 run partnership with number 11 batsman Jack Leach to register a memorable win for England as they chased down the target of 359 runs.
Archer, who bowled a fiery spell in the first innings picking up two wickets, had out-of-form Warner (5) caught at gully by Rory Burns and in his next over, sent back Khawaja (2) with a caught behind.
England's players will get a chance to improve their rankings in the upcoming Ashes when they take on some of the best in the business.
Before coming in to bat against Ireland, Leach's highest score of 16 and his batting average was 9.16.
