The Lions of England announced a solid team of 14 members for their next four -day games against India, from May 30 in Canterbury, with a mixture of experience, fascinating young people and some catchy inclusions. The selection is the return of the veteran The Chris Woake stimulator and the first call for Rocky Flintoff, son of the former versatile of England Andrew Flintoff. Woakes, 36, who missed the team for the punctual test against Zimbabwe due to an ankle injury, should use Lions matches as an opportunity to prove its physical shape and train before the Senior Team Test series against India in June.
Having played in the ASHES series last summer with 19 counters with a stellar average of 18.15 – obtains the Compton -Miller medal – Woakes remain a key figure in English conditions. However, with increasing pressure of younger seams like Sam Cook in Essex, these matches could prove to be crucial in his attempt to keep a place in the senior configuration.
James Rew, Captaining the Lions, is the Somerset, which is part of the senior team for the Zimbabwe test from May 22. Rew will lead a dynamic group of cricket players, including the legspinner Rehan Ahmed – Available only for the first match before connecting to Dan Mouley.
One of the most spoken selections is that of Rocky Flintoff, the son of the hero Ashes 2005 Andrew Flintoff. The team also includes the left arm Josh Hull, who made his debut for England last summer against Sri Lanka, and the opener Ben McKinney, a former graduate of England U-19, who put pressure for higher honors.
Another name that stands out is Farhan Ahmed, Rehan’s younger brother, who was rewarded for a series of solid performance for Nottinghamshire with his offspin.
While Jordan Cox is expected to come back for the second game in Northampton after missing the team for the Zimbabwe test due to an injury, there is no place for Jofra Archer. The stimulator was initially considered for the second Lions match at Wantage Road, but an injury on the right – which was aroused during the IPL – excluded it from any immediate return to the red ball.
England Lions Squad: James Rew (Captain), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mouley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes.
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