England bowler Cook to make Test debut against Zimbabwe

AFP | London

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Sam Cook will make his England debut in this week’s Test against Zimbabwe, while fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue features for the first time in two years.

Cook’s place in the England team at Trent Bridge on Thursday is a reward for a sustained spell as one of county cricket’s most consistent wicket-takers with Essex.

The 27-year-old’s 227 County Championship wickets are the most by any seamer over the last five years.

Cook’s 321 first-class wickets have come at an average of only 19.85.