Emilio Gay retires hurt while batting for Durham in One Day Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Emilio Gay retired hurt while batting for Durham against Middlesex in the Metro Bank One Day Cup on August 7, 2026. He experienced discomfort in his right shoulder after driving for four runs. Gay's withdrawal came after he faced only six balls, leaving him at nine not out. He was part of England's squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, where his absence could leave a gap in the top order. Jacob Bethell is already sidelined with injury, while Jordan Cox is set to replace him.
- •Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury while batting for Durham.
- •He retired hurt at nine not out in the One Day Cup.
- •Gay played in his first Test series earlier this summer.
- •Jordan Cox is in line to replace the injured Jacob Bethell.
- •England's batting depth is tested ahead of the Pakistan series.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare
- 5:27 PMBBC Sport — England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — England given injury worry as Emilio Gay retires hurt batting for Durham
"England opener Emilio Gay suffered an injury scare on Friday, retiring hurt with a shoulder injury while batting for Durham.
"England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.
"England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:31 PMEngland opener Gay has shoulder injury scare
England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 5:27 PMEngland opener Gay has shoulder injury scare
England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:28 PMEngland given injury worry as Emilio Gay retires hurt batting for Durham
Gay appeared to suffer a shoulder problem while batting in the Metro Bank One Day Cup
- Sky Sports—Gay injures shoulder to add to England worries
England opener Emilio Gay suffered an injury scare on Friday, retiring hurt with a shoulder injury while batting for Durham.
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