Southee’s immediate task will be to guide an inexperienced fast-bowling unit at the beginning of a crucial year, with an away Ashes series following the contest against India. Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Olly Stone are all absent from the Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, beginning next Thursday. The pace...
England’s summer begins with a one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge next month. A squad will be named at the end of this week. Injuries to Chris Woakes and Mark Wood will result in an inexperienced pace-bowling department. Gus Atkinson, with only 11 previous Tests, will be the most senior seamer. Sam Cook, 27,...