England set to start key year with callow attack
Summary
England's cricket team is expected to start its crucial year with one of its least experienced pace attacks in two decades for the Test against Zimbabwe on Friday due to injuries and limited expectations for some players. The squad leading the attack includes Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, and uncapped Sam Cook.Key Facts
- England's cricket squad for the Test against Zimbabwe will be announced on Friday.
- Because of injuries and other considerations, the squad is one of the least experienced in 20 years.
- Mark Wood and Chris Woakes, two of England's most experienced players, are injured.
- Captain Ben Stokes is recovering from hamstring surgery, so he won't play as much as usual.
- Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, and Sam Cook will lead the attack.
- Atkinson, Tongue, and Cook will have 13 international appearances ('caps') between them.
- After the Test against Zimbabwe, England has key series against India and Australia.
- Ben Stokes is the all-rounder with the highest number of wickets among active England bowlers.
- Sam Cook has been a significant performer in domestic cricket, with 318 first-class wickets at an average of under 20 to his name.
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