England face an injury concern ahead of the first Test against Pakistan after opener Emilio Gay retired hurt with a right shoulder injury while playing for Durham.
Gay felt discomfort before worsening the issue while playing a shot against Middlesex in the One-Day Cup. He left the field after scoring nine off 17 balls and will undergo a scan to determine the severity.
The left-hander has become an important part of England’s Test setup after replacing Zak Crawley and scoring two half-centuries against New Zealand. With Jacob Bethell already ruled out, England could face another selection headache. Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and James Rew are potential cover options.