# Emilio Gay likely fit for first Test against Pakistan

2026-08-08T03:44:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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England opener Emilio Gay is expected to recover in time for the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on August 19, after scans reportedly showed no serious damage to his shoulder. Gay hurt his shoulder playing for Durham against Middlesex on Friday, sparking fears he might miss the series. The Daily Mail Sport reports that Gay’s scan on Saturday ruled out major injury, meaning he should resume his opening partnership with Ben Duckett. England will be without Jacob Bethell due to a knee injury. Joe Root captains the side in his first series since returning to the role, with Stephen Fleming as head coach-elect and Marcus Trescothick as interim coach.

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- zeenews.india.com <https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/big-blow-for-england-emilio-gay-suffers-injury-ahead-of-pakistan-test-series-3065361.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/england-get-big-emilio-gay-boost-ahead-of-their-first-test-against-pakistan/articleshow/133068602.cms>

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