India lose Zaheer Khan to hamstring injury
Published:Thursday | July 28, 2011 | 12:41 PM
Melton Williams, Gleaner Writer
India bowler Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of tomorrow’s second Test against hosts England because of a hamstring injury.
The match will take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
The 32-year-old left-arm pace bowler picked up the injury during the first Test at Lord’s last week.
Left-armer Zaheer impressed initially at Lord's with an excellent new-ball spell which saw him dismiss both England openers, Strauss and Alastair Cook, before pulling up clutching his hamstring in his 14th over.
With Zaheer out, India are likely to choose between back-up bowlers Sreesanth and Munaf Patel.
India also have injury problems among their batting line-up as opener Gautam Gambhir is doubtful as he recovers from a badly bruised elbow.
England have concerns over Chris Tremlett, who pulled up with back and hamstring trouble today.
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