Curran sidelined for English summer; Jacks undergoing appendix surgery
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:19 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sam Curran's hopes for a Test comeback this season are dashed due to injury, ruling him out of contention for the English summer. Curran, a seam-bowling allrounder, will not take the field again this season. Meanwhile, Tom Jacks is undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, which may also impact his availability. The medical situations of both players are significant as England prepares for upcoming matches.
- •Sam Curran will not participate in the season due to injury.
- •Tom Jacks is undergoing appendix surgery.
- •Both players' conditions impact England's team selection.
- •Curran's injury hampers his Test comeback aspirations.
- 10:19 AMESPNcricinfo — Injured Curran out of contention for English summer, Jacks undergoes appendix operation
"Seam-bowling allrounder's Test comeback hopes take a dash, and will not take the field again this season
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