Sam Curran has surgery, ruled out for England's home season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sam Curran will undergo groin surgery, delaying his anticipated return to England's Test team. Expected to join for the ongoing Pakistan series, he is now sidelined for the remainder of the home season due to the procedure following The Hundred. Surrey confirmed that teammate Will Jacks is recovering from appendix surgery and is being monitored for potential participation in the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
- •Curran anticipated a Test comeback after five years.
- •Surgery will rule him out for the rest of the home season.
- •England faces Pakistan in a Test series at Headingley.
- •Will Jacks recovers from appendix surgery and may play against Sri Lanka.
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Curran's Test recall hopes dashed by surgery
- 10:26 AMBBC Sport — Curran's Test recall hopes dashed by surgery
"England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the remainder of the English summer with a groin injury, ending his hope of a potential Test comeback this summer.
"England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the remainder of the English summer with a groin injury, ending his hope of a potential Test comeback this summer.
"Sam Curran's hopes of a Test comeback have been put on hold as he undergoes surgery on a groin injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:32 AMCurran's Test recall hopes dashed by surgery
England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the remainder of the English summer with a groin injury, ending his hope of a potential Test comeback this summer.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 10:26 AMCurran's Test recall hopes dashed by surgery
England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the remainder of the English summer with a groin injury, ending his hope of a potential Test comeback this summer.
- Sky Sports—Curran to have groin surgery as England Test return put on hold
Sam Curran's hopes of a Test comeback have been put on hold as he undergoes surgery on a groin injury.
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