Leach was set to be England’s front-line spinner this summerBowler has stress fracture in the lumbar region of the spine
England’s Ashes preparations have been rocked after spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series with a stress fracture to his back.
Leach claimed four wickets during England’s 10-wicket victory over Ireland at Lord’s this week, but developed low back symptoms during the match.
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