Alastair Cook: “Nobody is a shoo-in in that top three”
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Ex-England captain Alastair Cook has admitted that top order spots will be “up for grabs” for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.
Trevor Bayliss: “I’d be lying if I said we’re not worried about it and I’d be lying if I said he hadn’t been thinking about it”
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England head coach Trevor Bayliss has admitted that he is growing increasingly concerned about opener Keaton Jennings’ disappointing run of form with the bat.
Keaton Jennings celebrates after bringing up his second Test century
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Sri Lanka were set a target of 462 to win on the third day in Galle after England opener Keaton Jennings stole the spotlight with a career-best knock of 146 not out.
Ben Foakes struck six boundaries during his unbeaten knock of 87
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Debutant Ben Foakes made his presence felt against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the first Test in Galle as he came to England’s rescue by scoring an unbeaten 87.
Rory Burns is set to make his Test debut in November
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England have included the uncapped trio of Rory Burns, Joe Denly and Olly Stone in their Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
Morne Morkel: “Rory has been knocking on the door for a few seasons, scoring 1,000 runs per season”
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Former South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel has called on England to pick Surrey captain Rory Burns for their upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka in November.
Kevin Pietersen: “Jennings can’t bat, I’m sorry. They are going to have to find somebody else”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has provided a scathing review of opener Keaton Jenning’s performance in the recent five-Test series against India, saying the 26-year-old “can’t bat”.
Nasser Hussain: “If you’d asked me before this game whether I’d have taken Jennings to Sri Lanka, I’ve have said yes. But his two dismissals here at The Oval have – reluctantly – changed my mind”
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels that opener Keaton Jennings should be dropped for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka following his dismal performance in the ongoing Test series against India.
Alastair Cook: “Test futures are on the line”
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England opener Alastair Cook has admitted that “Test futures are on the line” if certain players fail to turn their fortunes around in the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley.
Keaton Jennings: “I have come up with a huge variety of challenges, I have tried to address as much as I can”
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England opener Keaton Jennings confirmed that he has addressed the technical flaws with his batting ahead of his Test return.
