Sam Curran's hopes for a Test recall this summer were shattered as the England all-rounder underwent surgery for a groin injury, ruling him out of the season.
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Curran needs surgery
England selector Marcus North had hinted that Curran could have made it to the Playing XI for the ongoing first Test, had he not been managing his fitness during The Hundred.
He also said that Curran would be in contention for the third Test on September 9.
However, further examinations have shown that Curran needs surgery to treat his groin injury.
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