Emilio Gay expected to recover ahead of first Test against Pakistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
England opener Emilio Gay is likely to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on August 19 following a shoulder injury. Scans indicated no serious damage, enabling him to continue his opening partnership with Ben Duckett. England captain Joe Root will lead the team without Jacob Bethell, who is sidelined with a knee injury. This will be Root's first official assignment since his return as captain, while Stephen Fleming has been involved in selecting the squad, with Marcus Trescothick acting as interim head coach for the series. England has recently faced challenges, losing a series against New Zealand, while Pakistan drew their Test series in the West Indies.
- •Emilio Gay expected to recover by August 19.
- •Joe Root's first Test as captain since returning.
- •Jacob Bethell ruled out with a knee injury.
- •England lost 2-1 to New Zealand in their last series.
- •Pakistan drew their recent Test series in the West Indies.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — England get big Emilio Gay boost ahead of their first Test against Pakistan
"England opener Emilio Gay is expected to recover from a shoulder injury in time for the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on August 19. Scans reportedly showed no serious damage, allowing him to continue alongside Ben Duckett. England, led by Joe Root, will be without Jacob Bethell, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
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