Josh Hull will not participate in the upcoming England men’s Test tour of Pakistan due to a quad injury. Here is a summary of the key events:
- Hull sustained the injury during his Test debut against Sri Lanka this summer.
- He will miss the three-match Test series in Pakistan, starting on October 7 in Multan.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed there will be no replacement for Hull.
- Hull is now focusing on recovering in time for the white-ball tour of the Caribbean in late October and November.
Leicestershire’s left-arm seamer Josh Hull has been officially ruled out of the forthcoming England men’s Test tour of Pakistan due to a quad injury. This injury, which Hull incurred during his debut Test match against Sri Lanka at Kia Oval, has also kept him out of the current white-ball series against Australia.
Despite showing promise with match figures of three for 91 runs in his debut, Hull’s thigh complaint has denied him the opportunity to feature in the T20 and ODI series that followed. Initially, it was thought that the injury would not be severe enough to prevent his participation in the Pakistan tour. However, hopes for his recovery in time for the series, which starts on October 7 in Multan, have been dashed.
Hull expressed his disappointment, stating that it is frustrating to be sidelined, especially when he had been looking forward to his first international tour. In his words, ‘It’s come at an annoying time because we had the white-ball stuff. When you get an opportunity like that to get in the mix, you want to keep on going.’
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided not to name a replacement for Hull in the 16-strong squad. This leaves the team’s frontline fast-bowling responsibilities to Chris Woakes, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse. Ben Stokes, although recovering from a hamstring tear, is expected to captain the side.
Hull is shifting his focus towards recuperating and being fit for England’s upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean. This tour is scheduled for late October and November. Additionally, England has another Test series lined up against New Zealand in December, which Hull will aim to be ready for.
Hull’s injury is a significant loss for England, but the team remains focused on their upcoming challenges.
