Tongue has impressed for the Pears over the past couple of seasons and was discussed by selectors for the initial squad, only for a minor side strain to count against him. Speaking after a memorable day that also saw him dismiss India’s Cheteshwar Pujara, Tongue said: “I did watch it back. He’s an amazing player to get out.”Josh Tongue becomes the first English bowler to dismiss Steve Smith this summer! New England selector Luke Wright confirmed Tongue’s promotion to the Test ranks (Gareth Fuller/PA)“We have been monitoring Josh for quite some time and he deserves this call-up,” he said. “It will be a great experience for him to understand and get used to the environment under Ben (Stokes) and Brendon (McCullum).

Source: The Herald May 24, 2023 10:07 UTC