England’s opener Emilio Gay is expected to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, which starts on August 19. Multiple reports say he is recovering from a shoulder injury and is on track to return to the XI for the match.
The outlets describe the injury update as positive, with scans reported to have shown no serious damage, supporting his likelihood of participation. England are also confirmed to have other selection concerns: Jacob Bethell is ruled out due to a knee injury. With Gay’s potential return, England are expected to keep a top-order arrangement that includes Ben Duckett, alongside Gay, while they prepare for the start of the Test series under Joe Root’s captaincy.
