They trained with the squad at Lord’s on Monday before the Ireland Test but did not bowl. “For the first Ashes Test, I think they should be fit,” McCullum said of Anderson and Robinson. The current fit and available fast-bowling department consists of Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue, who was a surprise selection for the Ireland Test. “Every game you play for your country is important, certainly the Ashes series here, it’s one that’s eluded us,” Smith said. “I feel for him, you always want to be involved in the big Ashes series so hopefully he recovers well.”Meanwhile, David Warner, is hoping to improve his record in England in his final Ashes series.

Source: The Times June 06, 2023 07:15 UTC