Crawley`s poor form continues as England faces injury challenges, while India prepares strategically for the Test series.

Zak Crawley faced a disappointing outing in the County Championship, scoring just one run off six balls against Northamptonshire`s Liam Guthrie. This latest failure adds to Crawley’s ongoing struggles, raising questions about his position in the England Test squad ahead of the crucial series against India.

In a significant blow to England`s bowling attack, fast bowler Olly Stone will be sidelined for 14 weeks following knee surgery, missing most of the upcoming five-match Test series. His absence could impact England`s strategy as they prepare to face a formidable Indian side.

Meanwhile, India has opted against playing warm-up matches against County teams, choosing instead to focus their preparations with fixtures against India `A`. This decision reflects a strategic approach as they gear up for the Test series in England.

In women`s cricket, Australia A has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their one-day series against England A, largely due to a remarkable performance from spinners Amy Smith and Charli Knott, who orchestrated a batting collapse for the English side.

For more details on these developments, visit ESPN Cricinfo and ECB.

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