Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the Test series against India after suffering a tear in his right calf, England and Wales Cricket Board revealed on Wednesday (August 11). The pacer suffered the injury during training on Tuesday at Lord’s ahead of the second Test. Saqib Mahmood has been added to the squad as cover.
“Broad underwent an MRI scan in London on Wednesday lunchtime, which revealed a tear,” ECB said in a statement.
England have been hit with several injury concerns ahead of the second Test at Lord’s. While Broad has been ruled out, the hosts are sweating over the fitness of James Anderson, who is struggling with a tight quad. Mark Wood is likely to make the playing XI for the second match while Moeen Ali too is set to feature in the contest. (Cricbuzz)