Will Jax is under consideration for the second Ashes test at Lord's Credit: AFP/Aamir Qureshi
England considers over a call for shelter if Moen Ali's burnt finger rules him out of next week's second ashes trial, but gives the generalist every chance to prove himself fit for Lord's trial.
If need be, Will Jax seems to lead the line, to replace him, although Joe Root's performance could see England call out Liam Dawson due to the diversity his orthodox left hand would provide.
As of Wednesday evening, no decision had yet been made. The team will reconvene in London over the weekend after a couple of days off.
Moen was called up when Jack Leach fell with a stress fracture in his back and went straight to the team at his home ground, Edgbaston, after nearly two years away from Test cricket.
In England's epic. losing by two wickets, he took a figure of three on 204, but also saw the catch fall and his bowling miss the dead end.
England manager Brandon McCallum thought Moin had done a 'fantastic' job, but a familiar and perhaps predictable problem immediately surfaced.
Moen's spinning finger on his right hand tore and blistered early in the match, causing it to become more ragged as it wore out and requiring it to be used sparingly in the fourth inning, when the spinner should be most dangerous. Root stepped in and filed.
Moen had already had problems with blisters on his fingers, especially on the Ashes 2017/18 tour, and it happened again almost immediately due to the spike in his bowling load. Moin has hit more overs in the first inning in Australia than in the entire Indian Premier League this year.
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McCallum, always an optimist, was I'm sure Moin can be ready for the second Test with Lord on Wednesday.
«We'll probably talk about it,» McCallum said. “You have plans for everyone, right. So you should have some ideas and some theories up your sleeve and some options. But I'm pretty sure that within the next few days we can get an advantage over Moe's finger and that will give us the option to pick him in the next game, and if he's available, he'll be picked.»
Answering Asked if he thought Moine's choice backfired, McCallum said: «I don't think so because I think Joe performed there and we knew the direction that we had someone who also can fill the void if things don't quite go.
“But I think Mo did a great job – he hit a couple of absolute juffs in the game and that was his role – to try to make a breakthrough when he had the opportunity with the ball, and with the bat try to break it. a little, and I think he did it pretty well too.
“So I thought he did an amazing job. He has a big smile on his face, enjoys playing test cricket again, which is a testament to the game, and to Stokesey and all the boys for creating an environment for them that you want to be a part of. So we'll keep an eye on Moe's finger for the next few days and hopefully it will fit for the next one.”
Jacks excelled as an all-around player for Surrey, making his debut on the tour. Pakistan in December and took a catch with six wickets. He is seen as a similar replacement for Moen as an off-spinner, turning him away from dangerous southpaws like Travis Head, who hits at number 8. Jax is learning on the job, but England sees the similarities. in the game Moen.
Another option is Rehan Ahmed, who also debuted in Pakistan with five wickets and has so far been the designated concussion stand-in for Leach and Moin this summer.
England can choose four wickets. if the conditions at Lorde fit, but that would be contrary to the principles shown by Ben Stokes as captain so far with Leach playing his first 13 Tests.
Stokes strengthened by bowling in the first Test
Perhaps Moin was required to hit more due to Stokes' health issues. He has chronic tendinitis in his left knee. Stokes was extremely encouraged by the seven-point spell he threw out Tuesday night.
«I've put my body through more than I've been in the last year,» he said. “This is a great sign for me. Another boost of confidence for me.
«I don't know how many overs I've done but it's not easy to get through because it was difficult, but knowing we have four more games to go has given me a huge boost.
«I can't remember the last time I was able to bowl continuously [like this]. I was very happy that it happened in such a situation. I love bowling for long periods, especially when the game is at stake.”
Both teams were fined 40% of their match fees and two World Testing Championship points for slowly beating the league table. first Test.
Moen has already been deducted 25% of his match fee (over £12,500) for applying a perspiration-reducing spray to his hand on the second day.
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