England's natural heir to Jimmy Anderson finally has a chance to show it

Sam Cook rested by Essex as possible England Test debut looms

The seamer appears in line for an international call-up ahead of the Test against Zimbabwe

England's natural heir to Jimmy Anderson finally has a chance to show it

Nine months after James Anderson’s retirement from Test cricket, Sam Cook, seen by many as the 42-year-old’s natural heir, looks poised for his first senior England call-up.At 27, the Essex seamer has had to wait for his big chance, with his 318 first-class wickets at 19.77 since his debut in 2016 now finally looking like they will be rewarded this summer.The strongest signal yet that will be the case came when Cook was left out of Essex’s squad…

Sam Cook rested by Essex ahead of possible England Test call-up - Jersey Evening Post

Sam Cook’s long wait for international recognition could be on the verge of ending after he was rested from Essex’s latest Rothesay County Championship match at England’s request. The seam bowler has been a standout performer on the domestic circuit in recent years but, while his name has regularly been floated, he has yet to receive the call. Now, that could all be about to change. Cook, who has taken seven wickets in the first two games of the…

Sam Cook rested by Essex as prospect of England Test debut grows

Prolific county seamer could be in contention for Zimbabwe Test next month as selectors expand pace stocks