Moeen Ali returns, as ECB names its 30-member training squad ahead of Windies Test Series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) who has already been working on the concept of bio-secure zones to restart cricketing activities, is all set to be the first nation to resume International cricket. On Wednesday (17 June) ECB announced its 30-member squad for training behind closed doors ahead of the Windies Test series. The shortlisted players begin their training at the Ageas Bowl on June 23.
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“Everyone involved with England is delighted that cricket is returning soon and that the players are reporting for group training,” national selector Ed Smith said.
After a week of training from 23 June, three practice matches will follow before the ECB announces its final squad. The series begins on 8 July with first Test match being played at Ages Bowl, Southampton and following Test matches will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester.
"As is the case in the current climate, things have progressed quickly, and we are very grateful to counties for allowing us to second their coaches to support our Test preparation. The larger group of players will certainly keep them busy," ECB Performance Director, Mo Bobat added.
"Involving Glen Chapple, Richard Dawson and Matt Walker adds significant leadership strength to our coaching team, as well as their obvious technical and tactical knowledge. Similarly, Chris Read's vast experience at the highest level will no doubt add value. Both Glen (Chapple) and Richard (Dawson) were involved in winter Lions activity, so it's nice for them and the players to build on effective coaching relationships and it's also a real positive for our domestic game that we can expose a greater number of our coaches to international cricket," he said.
England’s training squad:
Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Dominic Bess (Somerset), James Bracey (Gloucestershire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Rory Burns (Surrey), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Sam Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Ben Foakes (Surrey), Lewis Gregory (Somerset), Keaton Jennings (Lancashire), Dan Lawrence (Essex), Jack Leach (Somerset), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Craig Overton (Somerset), Jamie Overton (Somerset), Matthew Parkinson (Lancashire), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Dom Sibley (Warwickshire), Ben Stokes (Durham), Olly Stone (Warwickshire), Amar Virdi (Surrey), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham).
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