Overview
- Jordan Cox retired hurt on 103 during Essex's County Championship match against Somerset after suffering a suspected side strain while diving for a quick single.
- The injury occurred just two days after Cox was named as the spare batter in England's Test squad for the one-off match against Zimbabwe on May 22 at Trent Bridge.
- Cox is undergoing medical assessment, and his availability for the Zimbabwe Test is now uncertain, raising concerns for England's squad planning.
- The 24-year-old has faced recurring injury setbacks, including a fractured thumb in late 2024, which delayed his Test debut despite strong domestic performances.
- Cox was selected over Durham's Ben McKinney for the squad, but Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope are expected to retain their positions in the starting XI.