Young England Cricket Team striker Jordan Cox is all set to make his Test debut for the team. It has been learned that the wicketkeeper-batsman will play the Test series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the absence of regular wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
After the ongoing Test series against Pakistan National Cricket Team The England National Cricket Team will tour New Zealand for a three-match series. The first game will be held on November 28, and the second game on December 6. The series will conclude with the third game on December 14.
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will miss the Test series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. According to reports, he will be on paternity leave. He and his partner are expecting their first child in mid-December, with the birth to coincide with England’s second or third Test in New Zealand.
Being at my son’s birth is not something I want to miss – Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith himself has confirmed that he will miss the Test series against New Zealand. He said that he did not want to miss the birth of his first child. Although he lost his place in the team, he claimed that he was satisfied with that. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he explained:
“Being at my son’s birth is not something I want to miss. It will be a memory I cherish more than anything in cricket anyway, so if I’ve lost my place, so be it.”
Jordan Cox was a permanent member of the England team. He was set to keep wickets for Essex this summer, but he went on to suffer a horrific broken finger in The Hundred and then failed to keep wickets. But he is working on staying with Brendon McCullum in Pakistan.
Jordan Cox made his international debut in England’s T20I series against Australia last month. Reports in ESPNCricinfo have claimed that the wicketkeeper-batsman will soon be added to the squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean.
Brendon McCullum talks about Jamie Smith’s absence from the New Zealand Tests
England coach Brendon McCullum spoke about Jamie Smith’s absence from the New Zealand tests, saying that the goalkeeper will play the first match and miss the second match. He also talked about the possibility of Jordan Cox. He said:
“That’s life, isn’t it? People have kids and we wish them the best to be there and support their partners. At this stage, it looks like Jamie will probably play the first one (the New Zealand Test) and might miss the next two games. We’re not quite sure – it depends a little on Mother Nature – but we know we have Jordan Cox in the squad here.”
Jordan Cox recently switched county team from Kent to Essex. The wicket-keeper scored four hundreds at an average of 65.57 in his first County Championship season for them and made a name for himself.
If Jamie returns home, to carry out the order and take the gloves… – Brendon McCullum on Jordan Cox
Brendon McCullum later hailed Jordan Cox, saying he has a high ceiling in terms of talent. He will also make his wicketkeeper-batsman debut if Jamie Smith misses the two games against New Zealand. He explained:
“He’s maddeningly good at everything he does – especially on the golf course. He’s one of those guys you look at and say he’s got a high ceiling in terms of talent, especially with the bat. He’s got a good chance. Get an opportunity in New Zealand if Jamie comes home , to follow the command and take the gloves.
