England may need new opener after Gay's shoulder injury
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Durham batter Gay sustained a shoulder injury while playing in the One-Day Cup, just 12 days ahead of England's first Test against Pakistan. The injury puts England's selection in question for the upcoming match. The focus now shifts to potential replacements as the Test series approaches.
- •Gay injured his shoulder during the One-Day Cup
- •Injury occurred 12 days before the Pakistan Test
- •England may need to find a new opener for the series
- •The first Test against Pakistan is imminent
- 3:50 PMESPNcricinfo — Gay injury could leave England hunting for new Test opener
"Durham batter hurts shoulder playing in One-Day Cup 12 days out from first Pakistan Test
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