Will Jacks: Five things you might not know about England Test squad newcomer
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Jacks: Five things you might not know about England Test squad newcomer

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England called up two uncapped players for their forthcoming Test tour of Pakistan, with Liam Livingstone and Will Jacks brought in as all-round options. But while Livingstone is an established part of both white-ball teams, Jacks is a newcomer on the scene having received his international debut in last month’s T20 tour of Pakistan. Big words from Batty Former England spinner Gareth Batty, now Surrey’s head coach, made a surprising call earlier this summer when he pushed Jacks up the pecking order as the Brown Caps’ first-choice slow bowler. Leadership potential When England duty ruled Surrey’s regular T20 captain Chris Jordan out of their Vitality Blast quarter-final against Yorkshire this summer, Jacks was chosen to take up the baton.

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England's T20 World Cup star wants to 'copy' Virat Kohli: 'You see him doing that...'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

England's T20 World Cup star wants to 'copy' Virat Kohli: 'You see him doing that...'

Hindustan Times  

Young England batting sensation Will Jacks opened up on the influence Virat Kohli has on the young players when they see him close quarters in a tournament like Indian Premier League. Jacks played alongside Kohli in Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season as the two batters were involved in a memorable partnership against Gujarat Titans this season. "The big thing with …

IPL 2024: England’s Jacks thankful for Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: England’s Jacks thankful for Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Will Jacks hopes to put the on-field “coaching” he received from Virat Kohli to good use when England bids to retain its T20 World Cup title next month. “The big thing with the IPL is that every game is such an occasion, the crowd, the atmosphere,” Jacks told reporters on Monday, just over a week from England’s World Cup opener …

IPL-17: England’s Will Jacks thankful for Virat Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL-17: England’s Will Jacks thankful for Virat Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Will Jacks hopes to put the on-field “coaching” he received from Virat Kohli to good use when England bid to retain their T20 World Cup title next month. “The big thing with the IPL is that every game is such an occasion, the crowd, the atmosphere,” Jacks told reporters on Monday, just over a week from England’s World Cup opener …

IPL Rising Star: Will Jacks steals Virat Kohli's thunder in six-a-thon against GT, stamping authority for RCB
8 months, 1 week ago

IPL Rising Star: Will Jacks steals Virat Kohli's thunder in six-a-thon against GT, stamping authority for RCB

India TV News  

It's not often that you are playing alongside Virat Kohli and you take the headlines with yourself. Kohli got his fifty in just 32 deliveries and was really in the mood, taking on the GT spin trio of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and R Sai Kishore like a champion and Jacks after a slow start too reached his fifty in …

England’s next generation offers promising glimpse of the future with win over Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

England’s next generation offers promising glimpse of the future with win over Ireland

The Independent  

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Watch: Surrey opener Will Jacks creates history by slamming cricket's fastest century ever
5 years, 9 months ago

Watch: Surrey opener Will Jacks creates history by slamming cricket's fastest century ever

India TV News  

Former England U-19 batsman Will Jacks smashed a 25-ball hundred on Thursday during a pre-season T10 match for Surrey against Lancashire in Dubai. Jack also smashed six sixes in an over, taking Lancashire's Stephen Parry to the cleaners. Jacks reached the score of 98 in just 22 balls, but the batsman played two dot balls before bringing up his century. …

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