Crisis on England’s bowling. (Photo- Stu Forster/Getty Images)
The host England team has suffered a major setback ahead of the five -Test series between India and England starting in Leeds from 20 June 2025. His fast bowling unit was already troubled by injuries, and now Josh Tongs have also been injured. Josh Tung went out of the ground during the second informal Test of England Lions against India A. In this situation, England has included a 19 -year -old young fast bowler as a cover in his Test team.
Crisis on England bowling
England’s fast bowling was already in a weak position. His important fast bowler Mark Wood is out due to injury, while Jofra Archer is not available for the first Test. In addition, Gus Atkinson is also recovering from the hurdring injury during the only Test against Zimbabwe. In such a situation, Josh Tung’s injury has further increased England’s concerns. Tung took two wickets in 20.3 overs in the informal Test played against Bharat A in Northampton, but after throwing only four overs in the second innings he looked uncomfortable and had to leave the field. The severity of his injury is not yet clear, but England decided to call a young bowler, not taking the risk.
England calls this young bowler
England has included 19 -year -old young fast bowler Eddie Jack as a cover in his Test team. AD Jack has played only two first class matches so far, both against India A, and both were drawn. He took two wickets in the second informal Test played in Northampton. Despite such little experience, England have expressed confidence in this young fast bowler who play for Hampsher. Jack can now get a chance to take shoulder to shoulder with Chris Woakes to take responsibility for England’s bowling.
At the same time, the England team is now very much dependent on Chris Woakes, who have recently boiled out of injury. But there can be a challenge against a strong batting order like India. On the other hand, India’s team will try to dominate this series with bowlers like their strong batting order and Jaspreet Bumrah. The fans are now eyeing the first Test starting from June 20, where England’s inexperienced bowling will see a thrilling match of India’s batting.