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England XI
England XI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (Capt), Jos Butler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.
Jamie Overton turns his back cricket of the red ball
But when a door opens, Another concludes, with Surrey’s Jamie Overton who announces an “indefinite break” from Red-Ball Cricket. Overton, only 31, and another of the big fast bowler Dream team of England, was part of the team for all five tests against India and played in the oval, but has struggled with injury.
“It is no longer possible to fully bind to all sizes at every level, both physically and mentally,” he said.
“Red-Ball, first-class cricket, has laid the foundation for my professional career and is the gateway to every occasion I have had in the game so far.
“In the future my focus will be on cricket with Witte Ball, and I will continue to play everything at the highest level for as long as possible.”
A debut for Sonny Baker
We know how much England Selecters love a large strong fast bowler with the ashes on the horizon, and there is a lot of excitement about Hampshire’s Sonny Baker, who will make his senior debut in England today. He is impressed by the hundred and a good first championship season. This could be his last moment of Natwest.
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Preamble
Good morning From an autumn England, the Conkers who fall like heavy hints, the sun still rubs a warm back. After a month of one hundred action we are back to the international competition – with South Africa the visitors of September.
They were here in high summer and defeated Australia in the memorable world test championship final at Lord’s. Their return, for the white ball, should be a strict test of Brook’s Captainincy – they have won five of their last six against England.
Today’s ODI, the first of three ODIs and three T20s, are at Headingley at 1 p.m. with us to chew the Ashes team and more.
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