Emilio Gay's shoulder injury during a One-Day Cup match raises concerns for England, potentially leaving them searching for a new Test opener ahead of the Pakistan series.
Emilio Gay suffered a right shoulder injury while playing for Durham
Aug 07, 2026
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What's the storyEngland's cricket team is facing a potential opening crisis as Emilio Gay suffered a right shoulder injury while playing for Durham.
The left-handed batsman had made his international debut this summer, replacing Zak Crawley in the New Zealand Test series.
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Gay appeared to suffer a shoulder problem while batting in the Metro Bank One Day Cup
After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England's next Test opener.
His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning.
The in-form Durham batter has replaced Zak Crawley in the squad to face New Zealand at Lord's
England opener Emilio Gay was out for a 12-ball duck playing for a Professional County Club Select XI on the opening day of a…
