Cricket - Shardul Thakur suffers hamstring injury, Ashwin or Ishant likely to replace him: Reports

Indian pace-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has been suffering from hamstring issues, raising concerns over his availability for the second Test against England.

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Reportedly, Shardul Thakur sustained the issues in his hamstring during a practice session. Ravichandran Ashwin could be added in the playing XI, or Ishant Sharma could make his comeback at the Lord's Test.

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Earlier, England pacer Stuart Broad has tweaked his right calf during a warm-up match ahead of Lord's Test against India on Tuesday.

"Stuart Broad tweaked his right calf during England's warm-up at Lord's and was unable to train with the rest of the squad," according to ESPNcricinfo.

"He will have a scan on Wednesday to determine the extent of his injury."

According to a report in The Guardian, Broad twisted his right ankle after slipping "while undertaking a light warm-up jog."

This comes as a major scare for England as they already miss the services of Jofra Archer, due to injury and their star all-rounder Ben Stokes, as he is taking a break from international cricket to take care of his mental health.

The first team ended in a draw wafter the final day of the first Test was washed out. India were on top of the game, however, had to settle for a draw.

Joe Root and Co. will be looking to strengthen their batting lineup after their performance in the first Test. The second Test between the two juggernauts kicks off on Thursday.