Headlining the selection is the return of veteran pacer Chris Woakes and the debut call-up for Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.
Woakes, 36, who missed out on the squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe due to an ankle injury, is set to use the Lions fixtures as an opportunity to prove his fitness and form ahead of the senior team’s Test series against India in June.
Having starred in last summer’s Ashes series with 19 wickets at a stellar average of 18.15—earning him the Compton-Miller Medal—Woakes remains a key figure in English conditions. However, with rising pressure from younger seamers like Essex’s Sam Cook, these matches could prove crucial in his bid to retain a spot in the senior setup.
Captaining the Lions side is Somerset’s James Rew, who is a part of the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test beginning on May 22. Rew will lead a dynamic group of cricketers, including legspinner Rehan Ahmed—available only for the first match before linking up with the T20I squad for the West Indies tour—and promising top-order batter Dan Mousley.
One of the most talked-about selections is that of Rocky Flintoff, the son of Ashes 2005 hero Andrew Flintoff. The squad also includes left-arm quick Josh Hull, who debuted for England last summer against Sri Lanka, and opener Ben McKinney, a former England U-19 graduate pushing for higher honours.
Captaining the Lions side is Somerset’s James Rew, who is a part of the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test beginning on May 22. Rew will lead a dynamic group of cricketers, including legspinner Rehan Ahmed—available only for the first match before linking up with the T20I squad for the West Indies tour—and promising top-order batter Dan Mousley.
Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score
Article Source: IANS
You may also like
Arsenal confirm list of SEVENTEEN players that will definitely be leaving this summer
Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam OTT release: When and where to watch the sports drama
Red Bull star drives F1 car on Premier League pitch in race against footballers
Broadband firm with 300,000 customers introduces mid-contract price hikes in huge U-turn
Nivin Pauly plays antagonist Walter in Raghava Lawrence's upcoming action thriller 'Benz'