Sam Curran called up as cover for Ben Stokes after hamstring scare

Sam Curran has been drafted into England’s Test squad after Ben Stokes sustained a hamstring strain.

Curran, the 19-year-old Surrey left-arm swing bowler, travelled to Leeds on Wednesday night and will train with the squad on Thursday. His brother, Tom, represented England in the final two Tests of the Ashes.

Stokes sustained the strain during fielding practice on Wednesday and will be assessed by the England medical team on Thursday morning. He has not, at this stage, been ruled out of the Test against Pakistan that starts on Friday and it remains possible he could play as a specialist batsman.

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Source: ESPN Crickinfo

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