England's spin arsenal faces a setback as Jack Leach will miss the second Test against India due to a knee injury sustained during the thrilling series opener in Hyderabad. Despite the injury, Leach played a pivotal role in England's 28-run victory, contributing with a crucial wicket in the second innings.

 

Leach's absence poses a challenge for England as they strive to build on their 1-0 series lead. Somerset's 20-year-old spinner, Shoaib Bashir, emerges as a potential replacement, having overcome visa delays that kept him out of the opening Test. England selectors express confidence in Bashir's abilities to bolster the spin department.

 

 

In the absence of Leach, debutant Tom Hartley showcased remarkable prowess in the first Test, securing figures of 7-62. His stellar performance played a key role in England's extraordinary turnaround, limiting India to 202 runs after conceding a 190-run first-innings deficit. As the second Test approaches, England aims to maintain their momentum with new faces in the spin department.