Cricket
Sam Cook gets England chance for Zimbabwe test
Sam Cook will finally get the chance to prove his Test credentials after he received his first England call-up for this month’s clash with Zimbabwe.
The skilful seamer is one of two uncapped players in the 13-man squad, joining Essex team-mate Jordan Cox. The hard-hitting batter was pencilled in for a debut in New Zealand before Christmas, only to miss out when he broke his thumb in the nets.
His selection was signposted when he was rested from Essex’s recent match against Worcestershire at England’s request, though Hampshire rookie Sonny Baker is not included despite being pulled out of a previous round against Somerset.
