An early starter who contemplated early retirement – 5 things about Josh Tongue
The IndependentSign 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 have named Josh Tongue in their side for the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord’s. Here, the PA news agency looks at five things you may not know about the 25-year-old, who took a five wicket second-innings haul on his Test debut against Ireland at Lord’s earlier this month. He was an early starter Tongue was just six years old when he began his unbroken association with Worcestershire, turning out for the club’s Under-10 side well ahead of time. With the ECB’s elite pace bowling coach Neil Killeen leading the trip and powerful director of cricket Rob Key also travelling, Tongue took his opportunity in the second unofficial Test.
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Ashes 2023: Josh Tongue in England squad for first two Tests
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Tongue to make England debut in Ireland Test
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England includes uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue in squad for Ireland Test
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