Stoneman is highly likely to make his Test debut next week
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Surrey opener Mark Stoneman and Hampshire spinner Mason Crane have been drafted into England’s squad for the first Test against the West Indies, which begins on August 17 at Edgbaston.
“He deserves to be included and we feel that he will add maturity and experience to our middle-order”
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Gary Ballance has been recalled to England’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on July 6 at Lord’s.
Root (left) and Stokes will play no part in the Twenty20 series against South Africa
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England have called up five uncapped players for the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa after opting to rest five regular faces, including batsman Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes.
“To get the call telling me you are not in the squad for a tournament such as this was disappointing”
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England pace bowler Steven Finn has admitted that he was disappointed to be overlooked for the Champions Trophy in June.
“He’s still a young guy and [has] plenty of years to keep pushing for a place”
England national selector James Whitaker has admitted that pace bowler Steven Finn should consider himself unlucky not to be picked for the Champions Trophy.
Wood has not played international cricket since September last year
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England have recalled pace bowler Mark Wood into their squad for the Champions Trophy, which will be held in their backyard in June.
Hales underwent surgery on his hand last week
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England opening batsman Alex Hales has been ruled out of his side’s ODI tour of the Caribbean in March due to a broken hand.
