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Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as injured Chris Woakes misses out
Essex bowler, 27, gets first call-up for Trent Bridge TestFour-day game against Zimbabwe starts on 22 MaySam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month – reward not only for his excellence in the County Championship but also a commendable, unwavering desire to play the longest format.Aged 27 and having taken a truckload of wickets for Essex at just 18 runs apiece, Cook could have been forgiven for wondering if the call would ever come. During the most recent winter, with six-figure offers from three different franchise tournaments, he could also have been forgiven for putting his bank balance first. Continue reading...
- Essex bowler, 27, gets first call-up for Trent Bridge Test
- Four-day game against Zimbabwe starts on 22 May
Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month – reward not only for his excellence in the County Championship but also a commendable, unwavering desire to play the longest format.
Aged 27 and having taken a truckload of wickets for Essex at just 18 runs apiece, Cook could have been forgiven for wondering if the call would ever come. During the most recent winter, with six-figure offers from three different franchise tournaments, he could also have been forgiven for putting his bank balance first. Continue reading...
