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England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed was stoppe d from exiting the Rajkot International Airport as England arrived on Monday. The five-match series between India and England was on halt after the second Test after the hosts rallied back to register a comprehensive win by 106 runs in Vizag. After this fixture, the Three Lions travelled to Abu Dhabi for a week-long break.
But after the team travelled to Rajkot, Rehan Ahmed wasn't allowed to leave the Hirasar airport, located on the outskirts of Kathiawari city, citing lack of a multi-entry visa. As the airport officials went forward with their checks, Ahmed had a single-entry visa and hence the England squad had to wait at the airport before the issues were resolved.
As reported by Sportstar, After intervention from local authorities, Ahmed received a two-day visa. The report further claimed that the remaining paperwork is set to be completed before the start of the third match on February 15.
Jack Leach ruled out of India vs England five-match series
Ahead of the third Test, England Cricket confirmed that left-arm spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the remainder of the five-match series. The ECB statement released on Sunday said, "England and Somerset spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the rest of England Men's Test tour of India with a left knee injury. Leach sustained the injury during England's first Test victory in Hyderabad and missed the second Test in Vizag as a result."
"He will fly home from Abu Dhabi in the next 24 hours, where the England team have been staying ahead of the third Test in Rajkot, which starts on Thursday. Leach will work closely with the England and Somerset medical teams in respect of his rehabilitation."
