England’s left-arm spinner, Jack Leach, who sustained a knee injury during the ongoing series in India, is slated to undergo surgery to address the issue. The injury occurred while Leach was fielding during the opening Test match in Hyderabad, where England secured a victory.
Jack Leach to Undergo Surgery for Knee Injury
Initially, the incident was not considered severe, but it led to Leach missing the subsequent two Tests. Unfortunately, his condition did not improve as expected, eventually leading to his withdrawal from the remainder of the series.
Recent updates indicate that Jack Leach’s road to recovery has been fraught with challenges, prompting the decision to opt for surgery to address the underlying issue.
“I’m going to have an operation to get the rest of the swelling out because it’s not budging,” Leach told BBC Radio 5 Live. “It was quite an unfortunate one. It was the second ball of the first innings in the field, so that whole game I was playing with this knee problem.
“I obviously knocked it a few times throughout that game and it has just created a long period of recovery. I need to get the operation done and then hopefully I can get back to playing cricket.”
The news comes as a setback for England, as Leach’s absence has been felt in the bowling department during the series against India. His left-arm spin provided variety and potency to England’s attack, and his absence has left a void that the team has had to adapt to.
The surgery is expected to provide clarity on the extent of the injury and the timeline for Leach’s return to cricketing action. It marks a crucial step in the player’s
Luckily for Jack Leach, England’s next Test series won’t be until their home summer, when they face West Indies in July. Since he isn’t involved in the white-ball squads, Leach has ample time to focus on his rehabilitation before gearing up for the upcoming cricketing season, including both domestic and international fixtures.
“I’d love to have a run of playing cricket and getting into a bit of a rhythm again and hopefully that can happen again once I’ve got this sorted.”
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