Josh Hull Out Of England’s Pakistan Tour With Quad Injury
England’s left-arm seamer Josh Hull is ruled out of the test tour of Pakistan because his persistent quad injury does not recover in time. Hull, suffered the injury during his debut in the last test of the summer against Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval. ECB confirmed on Thursday that Hull will now miss the three-test series that gets underway on October 7th, 2024 in Multan. England do not name any replacement but will instead go into the tour with a 16-man squad. What Is A Quad Injury? A quad injury refers to a strain or tear of the quadriceps muscles. The quadriceps are four muscles at the front side of the thigh and are responsible for straightening the knee and play a vital function in walking, running, and jumping. As a whole, quad injuries occur because of overuse and sudden jerky movements, and trauma, possibly while playing games or undergoing some form of physical activity. A Quad injury can range from mild strains where the muscle fibers are simply overextended up to complete tears that result in severe pain, swelling, and loss of function. Treatment For A Quad Injury This typically includes the RICE protocol: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. This means that the affected leg should ideally be rested not to compound the damage further, and on applying ice, there is a reduction in inflammation and pain. The swelling can be minimized by elevating the leg and applying compression in the form of an elastic bandage. Once the initial pain subsides, physical therapy and stretching exercises are often initiated. In extreme cases, drug interventions like anti-inflammatory drugs or even corticosteroid injections, surgery, may become necessary. Recovery times are related to the severity of injury while proper rehabilitation avoids later complications. Why Is Hull Special? Hull’s introduction was seen as a step forward to hasten his development and with that 6ft 7in frame and left-arm angle, was something of a test on the opposition batsmen, making the swing into right-handers a real attraction as England’s selectors looked towards longer-term planning for the next Ashes series. Uncertain Future It is unknown whether Hull will travel to New Zealand as part of the team for the tour ahead of England, as he begins his recovery under the supervision of the ECB. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Former England Cricketer and Coach, Graham Thorpe Passes Away
The cricketing fraternity is in shock at losing one of its finest, a fine former cricketer for England, and coach, Graham Thorpe, who left the world at the age of 55. His demise was announced on Monday, 05th August, 2024, by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Critically Acclaimed Playing Career Thorpe was a highly reputed player for his excellent skill and value he brought to the game. Between 1993 and 2005, he played 100 Test matches for England, scoring 6,744 runs with 16 centuries at an average of 44.25. He was a fine-looking left-handed batsman and an important player for the England team, as well as for Surrey County Cricket Club, his county team, for which he scored 49 first-class centuries at an average of 45.04 in 189 matches. Coach After retiring as a player in 2005, Thorpe became involved in coaching. He began his coaching career in Australia, where he worked with some up-and-coming talents of New South Wales—Steve Smith and David Warner. In 2010, he became the batting coach of the England national team. Among his coaching experiences were guiding England’s top players to success in all forms of the game. Last Coaching Role Thorpe’s final role was as assistant coach during England’s troubled Ashes tour last winter. Following England’s 4-0 series defeat, he, along with head coach Chris Silverwood and director of cricket Ashley Giles, resigned in an immediate reshuffle by the ECB. A Lasting Legacy Thorpe’s playing and coaching legacy is one of high skill, dedication, and passion for the game. He has left a lasting impact on cricket, and he will be remembered well by cricket enthusiasts, fans, colleagues, and the cricketing fraternity. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
