England call Saqib Mahmood as cover for 2nd Test vs India, spinner Dom Bess to leave squad

England have handed a maiden Test call-up to seamer Saqib Mahmood after Stuart Broad injured his calf during practice ahead of the second Test against India starting August 12.

England pacer Saqib Mahmood has been added to the Test squad as cover for fast bowler Stuart Broad, who is doubtful the second match of the series against India after suffering from a calf injury during their warm-ups on Tuesday. Spinner Dom Bess meanwhile, will leave the squad and return to Yorkshire. Seamer @SaqMahmood25 has been added to our squad as cover for the second Test against India.Spinner Dom Bess will leave the squad and return to Yorkshire.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/fXwF8mFFVu The second Test of the 5-match series will be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground from August 12.