Injuries have blighted the bowler’s career but he says an England call-up for the tour of South Africa ‘comes at a good time for me’
It is cold outside, but over the past few days, in a heated marquee at Loughborough’s National Cricket Performance Centre, a gaggle of England players have been tuning up for their upcoming white-ball tour to South Africa. The facility offers grass pitches and temperatures that mean those entering the tent in beanie hats and fleeces soon get a sweat on. They include Olly Stone, the Warwickshire quick whose last appearance for England was his Test debut against Ireland in 2019.
Injuries have blighted the 27-year-old bowler’s career but, fit again and in the squad for the 50-over leg of the trip thanks to Jofra Archer’s slated rest, he appears keen for his 90mph-plus speeds to be paired with those of Mark Wood. “The call-up comes at a good time for me. I feel confident,” says Stone, following a session bowling off his full run-up to Joe Root.
Written by Ali Martin
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