Kevin Sinclair, the offspinning allrounder for the West Indies, will be replaced by Gudakesh Motie for the third and final Test following a fractured left forearm, an injury sustained from a fierce delivery by England's Mark Wood on the final day of the second Test.

Sinclair, batting at 6, was dismissed as the West Indies collapsed to 143 all out in Nottingham on Sunday. He suffered a painful blow while attempting to fend off a 92mph bouncer from Wood. The ball ballooned off his bat into the slip cordon, where Zak Crawley made the catch. Sinclair opted to review the dismissal, but soon after, he dropped to one knee and called for the physio due to the intense pain. The Decision Review System (DRS) showed that the ball had made contact with the sweatband of his left glove, which upheld the on-field decision. This incident further pushed England towards their eventual 241-run victory, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series.

Sinclair’s injury and subsequent replacement mark a significant blow for the West Indies as they prepare for the final Test. His absence not only impacts their bowling attack but also their lower-order batting resilience. The team will hope that Motie can step up to fill the void left by Sinclair's unfortunate injury, as they seek to avoid a series whitewash against a dominant England side.