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NDTV
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Andrew Flintoff's Son Picked For England Lions' Squad Against India A, Chris Woakes Also In
England Lions have announced a strong 14-member squad for their upcoming two four-day matches against India A, starting May 30 in Canterbury, with a mix of experience, exciting youth and a few eye-catching inclusions. Headlining the selection is the return of veteran pacer Chris Woakes and the debut call-up for Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Woakes, 36, who missed out on the squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe due to an ankle injury, is set to use the Lions fixtures as an opportunity to prove his fitness and form ahead of the senior team's Test series against India in June. Having starred in last summer's Ashes series with 19 wickets at a stellar average of 18.15—earning him the Compton-Miller Medal—Woakes remains a key figure in English conditions. However, with rising pressure from younger seamers like Essex's Sam Cook, these matches could prove crucial in his bid to retain a spot in the senior setup. Captaining the Lions side is Somerset's James Rew, who is a part of the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test beginning on May 22. Rew will lead a dynamic group of cricketers, including legspinner Rehan Ahmed —available only for the first match before linking up with the T20I squad for the West Indies tour—and promising top-order batter Dan Mousley. One of the most talked-about selections is that of Rocky Flintoff, the son of Ashes 2005 hero Andrew Flintoff. The squad also includes left-arm quick Josh Hull, who debuted for England last summer against Sri Lanka, and opener Ben McKinney, a former England U-19 graduate pushing for higher honours. Another name that stands out is Farhan Ahmed, younger brother of Rehan, who has been rewarded for a string of solid performances for Nottinghamshire with his offspin. While Jordan Cox is expected to return for the second fixture in Northampton after missing out on the squad for the Zimbabwe Test due to injury, there is no place for Jofra Archer. The pacer was initially considered for the second Lions match at Wantage Road, but a right-thumb injury—sustained during the IPL—has ruled him out of any immediate red-ball return. England Lions Squad: James Rew (Captain), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes. Listen to the latest songs, only on
India Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Chris Woakes and Rocky Flintoff named in England Lions squad for India A series
Veteran pacer Chris Woakes and Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky Flintoff were named in the 14-member England Lions squad for the upcoming two four-day matches against India A, starting May 30 in 36, missed the recent one-off Test due to an ankle injury that delayed his start to the summer. These fixtures now present a crucial opportunity for him to regain match fitness and push for inclusion in the squad for the India series in James Rew, who was added to the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test, will lead the Lions. The squad features promising players including legspinner Rehan Ahmed—available only for the first match before joining the T20I squad for the West Indies series—and batsman Dan Mousley. Jordan Cox, originally selected ahead of Rew for the Zimbabwe Test but sidelined by an abdominal strain, is expected to return for the second Lions match in Northampton starting June 6. In contrast, there will be no immediate red-ball return for Jofra Archer. He had been pencilled in for the second fixture at Wantage Road but has been ruled out due to a right-thumb injury sustained during the selectors have named a strong 15-man Lions squad for the two four-day matches, beginning May 30. In a shift from recent tour-match policies, the squad includes several players in contention for senior Test roles. Among them are opener Ben McKinney, a former Under-19 graduate who could challenge Zak Crawley, and left-arm seamer Josh Hull, who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka last Rehan Ahmed's younger brother Farhan also earns a call-up, following a string of impressive performances for Nottinghamshire with his is the most experienced member of the group. Despite his age, he remains a vital figure in English conditions, having claimed 19 wickets at 18.15 in the 2023 Ashes to earn the Compton-Miller Medal, followed by 24 more at 20.25 last summer after stepping into a leadership role in the absence of James place in the XI is now under pressure from Essex's Sam Cook, who is expected to debut in the Zimbabwe Lions Squad: James Rew (C), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris WoakesMust Watch
