| Read replaces Jones behind the stumps |
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| Tuesday, 01 August 2006 | |
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Ironically Jones had just drawn some of his greatest praise for his wicket-keeping in Pakistan's second innings in the last Test. The Telegraph discussing his five catches, wrote: "If Jones is ruled out of the next Test (because of a break in the tip of his right ring finger), his replacement will have to follow a tough act who has begun to keep admirably." Chairman of Selectors, David Graveney, acknowledged that Geraint Jones had kept well, but commented: " ...he has been short of runs and the selectors feel that this is the right time to make a change. We have taken this decision regardless of the injury to Geraint's finger." Chris Read returns to the Test side for the first time since 2004.
England Third Test Squad:
Andrew Strauss (Middlesex) (capt) |
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