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England's ailing Leach heading home from South Africa

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Last Updated : Jan 14 2020 | 7:30 PM IST

England spinner Jack Leach is to return home from South Africa on Thursday after battling a series of health issues, including a recent bout of sepsis, tour officials have announced.

The Somerset left-armer missed the final Test against New Zealand and has not bowled a ball competitively in South Africa after being hit by bouts of flu and gastroenteritis.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement that the 28-year-old, who also suffers from Crohn's disease, "has struggled to fully recover from sepsis he picked up during the tour of New Zealand".

He "has not been able to reach the expected levels of fitness to be considered for selection", it added.

England head coach Chris Silverwood said: "It has been an unfortunate time for Jack with illness and since the Test series in New Zealand six weeks ago he hasn't been able to get 100 percent fit."

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First Published: Jan 14 2020 | 7:30 PM IST

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