The fans of the 5 -match Test series, which is going to start between India and England starting from June 20, has gone up. The first match will be played in the headingley. The Indian team led by the new captain Shubman Gill has reached England and started preparing. Meanwhile, a big news has come out. A star cricket raised the concern of the team with his injury. In his place, 19 years has been included as a cover to a young pacer. Actually, this is bad news for the England team, which is already suffering from the injury of many fast bowlers.
This bowler worries the team’s concern
There is less than 10 days left for the first Test match against India in Leeds. In such a situation, the host England is worried about the availability of its major fast bowlers. Jofra Archer’s services will not be available for the first Test. Meanwhile, Josh Tung, who was playing for England Lions against India-A in the second informal Test, felt some trouble, after which he went out of the field. This has been revealed in a report by Indian Express. However, not much information has been revealed about how serious his injury is. Mark Wood is already out and Gas Atkinson is still recovering from the hurdles injury. Now Josh Tung’s injury has become a matter of concern for the team.
This 19 -year -old star called
The report further told that England have sent young fast bowler AD Jack to join the team. The 19 -year -old fast bowler has played only two first class matches for his team. He was part of the second informal draw Test match played between India A and England Lions, which ended this Monday. Already weak England’s bowling line-up is now dependent on fast bowler Chris Woakes. The 36 -year -old player, who has played 57 Test matches, is the highest match bowler in the team. However, the management will have to be careful about their workload.
Vokes returning after injury
Vox returned to competitive cricket in late May after an ankle injury in the SA20, where he bowled well for England Lions against India-A. Earlier, he also participated in a county match. Jofra Archer is ready to return to Test cricket after a gap of four years. However, he has not been included in the first Test team. It is expected that he may be a part of the second Test match. It will also be seen how many matches he will play, because there is also the Ashes series ahead.
England’s hopes are on players like Sam Cook, who have played only one Test so far. However, he has a lot of experience of first class. The team also consists of two all-rounders Jamie overton and Bridan cars, who have also played only one test each. However, it will be seen what strategy is in England’s first match.
Source: https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/sports/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-test-19-year-old-eddie-jack-called-as-cover-for-england-team-for-josh-tongue/2795997
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