Sam Curran undergoes surgery, ruled out for England's Test series

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Sam Curran undergoes surgery, ruled out for England's Test series
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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.

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  • 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.
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Curran had been in line to bolster England’s squad for the Test series against Pakistan

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