Saqib Mahmood, the 21-year-old Lancashire pacer, has replaced Josh Tongue in the England Lions squad to play Pakistan 'A' in UAE after the Worcestershire fast bowler was ruled out of the four-day game due to a stress fracture of the left foot.
Tongue, who was picked only for the one-off four-day fixture against Pakistan 'A', sustained the injury during Day 2 of Worcestershire's County game against Yorkshire in Worcester last week. As a result of the injury, he didn't bowl in the second essay and subsequently, underwent an MRI scan to asses the extent of the damage.
Tongue has been troubled by foot injuries in the recent past. In June this year, he was diagnosed with a "stress response in a metatarsal in his left foot". However, he recovered from the injury and ended the County season with 40 scalps at an average of just over 25.
Mahmood, his replacement, is an exciting prospect and has touched speeds in the range of 92mph. In 2015, he was named England Development Programme Cricketer of the Year.
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