Sam Curran undergoes surgery, ruled out for England's Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Sam Curran has undergone surgery on a groin injury, sidelining him for the rest of the summer. The all-rounder was expected to bolster England's squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. National selector Marcus North had indicated that Curran was a key option following Ben Stokes' retirement. This surgical procedure affects Curran's chances of making a Test recall as he recovers. Fellow all-rounder Will Jacks also misses matches due to an appendectomy but could still feature in a white-ball series against Sri Lanka later this summer.
- •Curran's surgery ends his Test recall hopes against Pakistan.
- •National selector Marcus North had previously shown interest in Curran.
- •Will Jacks is also unavailable due to an appendix removal.
- •Both players may still participate in white-ball fixtures later this summer.
- 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Curran undergoes surgery to end chances of England Test recall
"Curran had been in line to bolster England’s squad for the Test series against Pakistan
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