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Summary Gabriel has pulled out of the tour due to back spasms.
West Indies may have pushed England closer than almost anyone expected in the first test, but without Shannon Gabriel theyll need an even greater effort to keep the series alive when the second test starts at Trent Bridge on Friday.Gabriel has pulled out of the tour due to back spasms and while his nominated replacement is Tino Best, the vacant berth in the starting eleven may revert back to Ravi Rampaul, who was injured for the first test at Lords.Another selection dilemma is whether to recall former captain Chris Gayle, whose Indian Premier League commitments are over. Gayle has a tempestuous relationship with West Indies officials, and neither players nor management are being drawn on whether he will return to the test team.
