Cricket
IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2021: Pacer Saqib Mahmood Added to England Squad As Cover for Stuart Broad, Dom Bess To Return to Yorkshire
The first Test had ended in a draw after the fifth day's play was washed out due to rain. The second Test match would be played at the Lords' Cricket Ground in London.
England on Wednesday, named pacer Saqib Mahmood as cover for Stuart Broad for the Tests against India after the latter injured his calf during a training session. It was also announced that Spinner Dom Bess would return to Yorkshire.
See England Cricket's tweet here:
Seamer @SaqMahmood25 has been added to our squad as cover for the second Test against India.
Spinner Dom Bess will leave the squad and return to Yorkshire.
🏴 #ENGvIND 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/fXwF8mFFVu
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 11, 2021
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