LONDON: Josh Tongue relished being concerned in England’s “chilled” surroundings after a promising Check debut led to the quick bowler’s Ashes call-up.
Tongue was a late addition to England’s squad to face Eire in final week’s four-day Check towards Eire due to health issues over James Anderson and Ollie Robinson.
However having being chosen within the aspect, the Worcestershire participant took 5 wickets within the second innings on his Check debut to safe a coveted place on the Lord’s honours board.
The 25-year-old topped speeds of 91 mph and on Saturday he was included in England’s 16-man squad for the primary two Ashes Exams towards Australia.
“I am actually proud. It is a particular second for myself,” mentioned Tongue after his 5-66 helped England to a 10-wicket win inside three days.
Tongue added he had been made to really feel welcome shortly within the England set-up by captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
“Being round this group, it is a very thrilling time to be an England cricketer and clearly supporter as nicely,” he mentioned.
“I knew this surroundings would enhance myself and my sport. It isn’t daunting. Everybody may be very welcoming, Brendon is very nice.
“It is very chilled, there isn’t a stress on you in any respect, simply exit and do the enterprise and luxuriate in your self.”
Tongue, who practically retired after 15 months on the sidelines with a nerve downside in his shoulder, may now discover himself in England’s XI for the primary Check towards Australia at Edgbaston on June 16.
“I attempted to remain as current as I can as a lot as I can. I am trying ahead to being within the squad for the primary two,” he mentioned.
Tongue was a late addition to England’s squad to face Eire in final week’s four-day Check towards Eire due to health issues over James Anderson and Ollie Robinson.
However having being chosen within the aspect, the Worcestershire participant took 5 wickets within the second innings on his Check debut to safe a coveted place on the Lord’s honours board.
The 25-year-old topped speeds of 91 mph and on Saturday he was included in England’s 16-man squad for the primary two Ashes Exams towards Australia.
“I am actually proud. It is a particular second for myself,” mentioned Tongue after his 5-66 helped England to a 10-wicket win inside three days.
Tongue added he had been made to really feel welcome shortly within the England set-up by captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
“Being round this group, it is a very thrilling time to be an England cricketer and clearly supporter as nicely,” he mentioned.
“I knew this surroundings would enhance myself and my sport. It isn’t daunting. Everybody may be very welcoming, Brendon is very nice.
“It is very chilled, there isn’t a stress on you in any respect, simply exit and do the enterprise and luxuriate in your self.”
Tongue, who practically retired after 15 months on the sidelines with a nerve downside in his shoulder, may now discover himself in England’s XI for the primary Check towards Australia at Edgbaston on June 16.
“I attempted to remain as current as I can as a lot as I can. I am trying ahead to being within the squad for the primary two,” he mentioned.
