Two key England players will miss T20 matches against Pakistan

23/05/2024
Posted by bvei5

In a blow to England’s cricket team, two key England players, Mark Wood and Liam Livingstone, are set to miss several games in the four-match T20I series against Pakistan due to injuries.

Injury Updates

Mark Wood, who last played in the final Test against India in Dharamshala two months ago, is currently recovering from a minor issue with his left knee. Despite being seen running during training on Tuesday, he isn’t fit to play yet. On the other hand, Liam Livingstone is nursing a right knee injury sustained during the Indian Premier League last month. Both players are being closely monitored to ensure they are fit for the upcoming World Cup.

Impact on the Series

England’s captain, Jos Buttler, confirmed ahead of the first T20I that both Wood and Livingstone were unavailable. The opening match, scheduled to take place in Leeds, was washed out due to rain.

Buttler highlighted the priority of family, mentioning he would attend the imminent birth of his third child, even if it means missing games during the World Cup. In his absence, Moeen Ali will lead the team, and Phil Salt or Jonny Bairstow will handle wicketkeeping duties.

Upcoming Matches

The second T20I is scheduled for May 25th in Birmingham at 6:30 PM (PST). England and Pakistan are set to clash with the following squads:

England:

Jos Buttler (c)
Moeen Ali
Jofra Archer
Jonathan Bairstow
Harry Brook
Sam Curran
Ben Duckett
Tom Hartley
Will Jacks
Chris Jordan
Liam Livingstone
Adil Rashid
Phil Salt
Reece Topley
Mark Wood

Pakistan:

Babar Azam (c)
Abrar Ahmed
Azam Khan
Fakhar Zaman
Haris Rauf
Hasan Ali
Iftikhar Ahmed
Imad Wasim
Mohammad Abbas Afridi
Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Rizwan
Irfan Khan
Naseem Shah
Saim Ayub
Salman Agha
Shadab Khan
Shaheen Afridi
Usman Khan

Remaining Fixtures

May 25: Second T20I in Birmingham
May 28: Third T20I in Cardiff
May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval

As the series progresses, fans and team management will be eagerly watching the recovery of England players, Wood and Livingstone, hoping for their swift return to full fitness.

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