Injury concern for England batter ahead of busy Test summer

England have been dealt with an injury scare just weeks before the start of their action-packed summer, with wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox forced to retire hurt while batting for Essex in a County Championship Division One match.

He was in fine touch, compiling a composed 103 in his innings, shortly after being named in England’s squad for the upcoming Test against Zimbabwe.

However, the 24-year-old fell to the ground, clutching his left side while batting on 99 after taking a quick single. He had shown signs of discomfort earlier in the innings and had already received treatment before eventually retiring hurt.

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