What to do about Rew? England's dilemma
Summary
James Rew, a young left-handed batsman for Somerset, is performing well early in the county cricket season and is being considered for England’s cricket team after the Ashes series. Although he has not opened the batting in first-class cricket, England faces a decision on how to include him in the lineup for the upcoming Test match against New Zealand.Key Facts
- James Rew has scored 379 runs in the early county season, with four scores above 50 in five innings.
- He has 12 first-class centuries by age 22, matching England’s Zak Crawley’s total.
- Rew usually bats at number three or six and has not opened in first-class matches but has opened in some limited-overs games.
- England may need a new opening batsman, but Rew has not yet played that role regularly.
- Somerset’s coach says Rew “absolutely” could open for England if required.
- Rew is also a wicketkeeper, and England may consider having him bat while someone else keeps wicket.
- Other England players like Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes have secure batting positions.
- Rew might have the chance to open for England Lions in May as a preparation.
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