- England opening batter Emilio Gay retired hurt during a Metro Bank One Day Cup match for Durham against Middlesex after appearing to suffer a right shoulder problem.
- Gay clutched his shoulder after hitting a four and was unable to continue his innings, retiring on nine not out after receiving initial treatment from the physio.
- This injury raises concerns as Gay was recently named in England's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-Test series against Pakistan, where he was primed to open alongside Ben Duckett.
- A potential absence for Gay would be a significant blow to the player, who made his Test debut earlier in the summer and is seeking to secure his place in the side under new coach Stephen Fleming.
- England already face injury issues, with No 3 Jacob Bethell out for the Pakistan series, and while Ollie Pope provides batting cover, there is no specialist back-up opener in the squad.
IN FULL
