IND Vs ENG: English Spinner Rehan Ahmed Leaves India For Personal Reasons

England’s Test hopes in India have suffered a blow with the sudden departure of young spinner Rehan Ahmed. Citing personal reasons, Ahmed has returned home and will miss the remaining two matches of the series.

The 18-year-old, who made history as England’s youngest Test debutant, had featured in all three matches so far, claiming 11 wickets.

However, his departure, confirmed a day after the team for the fourth Test was announced, leaves England without a direct replacement.

Captain Ben Stokes remains optimistic despite the setback, acknowledging room for improvement while emphasizing the team’s desire to force a result.

The fourth Test in Ranchi sees Shoaib Bashir retaining his spin role alongside Tom Hartley, while Ollie Robinson replaces Mark Wood in the pace attack.

The absence of Ahmed adds to England’s injury and personal reason-related withdrawals in the series. Harry Brook and senior spinner Jack Leach have also departed early, leaving the squad with limited options.

With the fifth Test in Dharamsala expected to favor seam bowling, England might opt for a different strategy, potentially leaving out one of their frontline spinners.

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