The team suffered a big blow before the Bangladesh Test series, LSG’s veteran player is injured, will not play a single match

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|28-08-2024

Bangladesh: Team India has to play a Test series against Bangladesh from 19 September. Before the Test series starting on 19 September, the team has suffered a major setback as the veteran fast bowler who plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL cricket has been injured. Due to which it has been decided that now that veteran fast bowler will not be able to participate in the next match for the team.

Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series

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England's veteran fast bowler Mark Wood, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL cricket, was ruled out of the Test match due to a thigh injury during the first match of the Test series against Sri Lanka. After which the England Cricket Board (ECB) has not included Mark Wood in the team squad selected for the second match of the Test series.

Due to which a clear lack of experience can now be seen in England's fast bowling department.

Josh Hull will replace Mark Wood

In the practice match against Sri Lanka for England Lions, 20-year-old Leicestershire bowler Josh Hull took 5 wickets. He has taken 16 wickets in the 9 first class matches played so far and Josh Hull also played an important role in making his county team Leicestershire the champion in the ODI Cup. Due to which the England Cricket Board has included him in the team squad for the second Test match in place of Mark Wood.

Josh Hull included in the team squad for the other two test matches

In the Lord's Test match starting on 29 August, captain Ollie Pope can give Josh Hull a chance to make his international debut for England.

Josh Hull has so far impressed the veterans and former players of the England cricket team with his pace. Due to which the England Cricket Board (ECB) has fast-tracked him for the senior team.

In such a situation, if Josh Hull gets a chance to make his international debut at Lord's ground, then it will be no less than a dream for the 20-year-old bowler.

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