US EditionRew set for test debut for England after replacing Cox in squad for Zimbabwe test
- James Rew has been called up to the England squad to potentially make his debut in the Test match against Zimbabwe, scheduled to begin on May 22 at Trent Bridge.
- Rew replaces Jordan Cox, who was ruled out due to an abdominal muscle injury sustained during the County Championship.
- At 21 years old, Rew earned his initial selection to the senior England squad after impressing with a batting average of 54.21 for Somerset this season.
- Cox, who has never played a test, was injured last Monday playing for Essex against Somerset and missed his planned debut last year versus New Zealand.
- This change allows England, captained by Ben Stokes and including players like Joe Root and Harry Brook, to adjust its squad ahead of the May 22 match.
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Rew Set for Test Debut for England After Replacing Cox in Squad for Zimbabwe Test
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. England has brought in batter James Rew to replace Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off cricket test against Zimbabwe starting on May 22. Sports News | Rew Set for Test Debut for England After Replacing Cox in Squad for Zimbabwe Test.
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Rew set for test debut for England after replacing Cox in squad for Zimbabwe test
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James Rew drafted into England's squad for one-off Test against Zimbabwe after injury rules out Jordan Cox
London [UK], May 8 (ANI): Somerset's young wicketkeeper batter James Rew has been included in England's squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, after Jordan Cox was ruled out with an abdominal muscle injury.The 21-year-old earned his first call-up after enjoying a stellar season in the County Championship, as he enjoys a healthy average of 54.7, including a top score of 152. Cox was announced in the squad a
England's last 9 Test debutants - could James Rew be number 10?
Another injury setback for the unfortunate Jordan Cox has paved the way for Somerset’s James Rew to earn his first call-up to the England Test squad. Cox was set to make his England debut in their winter tour of New Zealand but was ruled out with a broken thumb he suffered in the nets. Both players made a century in their contest earlier this week but the Essex batter suffered a side injury in his latest setback, which has opened the door for th…
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