‘Dream come true’: England hand uncapped seamer Test debut against Ireland
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Dream come true’: England hand uncapped seamer Test debut against Ireland

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 Josh Tongue hailed a ‘dream come true’ after it was announced he would make his England debut in the first Test of the summer against Ireland. Now being in the actual team, it’s just a dream come true really,” Tongue said. It’s an amazing feeling, and to make my Test debut as well.” At just 25, Tongue has taken some memorable wickets in domestic English cricket, including Hashim Amla, and was a late addition to the England squad following the injury to Olly Stone. I’m just proud of myself really.” open image in gallery Josh Tongue claimed the wicket of Steve Smith earlier this season Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, was full of praise for the seamer ahead of the highly-anticipated start to the international summer.

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The Hindu  

Josh Tongue said it was a “dream come true” after the fast bowler was selected in England’s XI for the second Test against Australia at Lord’s starting Wednesday. “I’ve dreamt as a young kid growing up about playing in an Ashes series so to get the nod now is that dream come true.” Tongue took five wickets on debut against …

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