England Men’s Lions Squad Announced: Jordan Cox Called Up
A talented young cricketer from Essex, Jordan Cox, has been named in the England Men’s Lions’ 15-player squad for their upcoming matches against India A, as reported by Essex Cricket. The England Lions will face two four-day matches against India A, with the first match set to be played at Kent’s Spitfire Ground on Friday, 30 May, and the second at Northamptonshire’s County Ground on Friday, 6 June.
The 15-player squad, listed below, will be captained for the first time by Somerset’s James Rew. The squad includes a mix of experienced and young players, with brothers Farhan and Rehan Ahmed selected in the same England representative squad for the first time. According to Essex Cricket, Chris Woakes is selected after an ankle injury has delayed his start to the summer.
The England Men’s Lions Squad is as follows:
- James Rew (Somerset – captain)
- Farhan Ahmed (Nottinghamshire)
- Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire)
- Sonny Baker (Hampshire)
- Jordan Cox (Essex)
- Rocky Flintoff (Lancashire)
- Emilio Gay (Durham)
- Tom Haines (Sussex)
- George Hill (Yorkshire)
- Josh Hull (Leicestershire)
- Eddie Jack (Hampshire)
- Ben McKinney (Durham)
- Dan Mousley (Warwickshire)
- Ajeet Singh Dale (Gloucestershire)
- Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)
As Essex Cricket reports, Rehan Ahmed will be available for the opening match in Canterbury before joining the England Men’s squad for their Vitality IT20 series against West Indies. Jordan Cox, the Essex batter, is set to return for the second fixture after an abdominal muscle injury ruled him out of this week’s first Rothesay Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.
ECB Performance Director for Men’s Cricket, Ed Barney, said: "This series against a strong India A side is a huge opportunity for an exciting and highly talented group of players. It will provide an opportunity both individually and collectively to excel on the international stage as we continue to succession plan for England’s future needs," as quoted by Essex Cricket.
The selection of Jordan Cox in the England Men’s Lions squad is a significant boost for the young cricketer, who has been making a name for himself in the cricketing world. According to Essex Cricket, Cox’s inclusion in the squad is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
The England Men’s Lions series against India A is a crucial part of the ECB’s succession planning for the England Men’s team. The series will provide a platform for young and talented players to showcase their skills and stake their claim for a place in the England Men’s team. As Essex Cricket notes, the series will be an exciting opportunity for fans to watch the next generation of English cricketers in action.
In conclusion, the England Men’s Lions squad has been announced, and Jordan Cox has been called up to the 15-player squad for their upcoming matches against India A. The squad, captained by James Rew, includes a mix of experienced and young players, and the series will provide a platform for them to excel on the international stage. As reported by Essex Cricket, the series will be an exciting opportunity for fans to watch the next generation of English cricketers in action.
