da realbet： Simon Jones and Mark Wallace have both received good news this morning following theannouncement of England`s 16-man party for the Ashes series, as well as the squadfor the E.C.B
Andrew Hignell10-Sep-2002Simon Jones and Mark Wallace have both received good news this morning following theannouncement of England`s 16-man party for the Ashes series, as well as the squadfor the E.C.B. Academy.Simon Jones, who has been troubled by a rib injury in the past fortnight, is one of the 16 namesin the England party for the Ashes tour. Jones is one of five pace bowlers in the party,alongside Andy Caddick, Stephen Harmison, Matthew Hoggard and Darren Gough, plus all-rounderAndy Flintoff.In announcing the party, Chairman of Selectors, DavidGraveney said “In choosing the make-up of this squad, we have opted for five pace bowlers, twospinners and one all-rounder. Reflecting on the team’s performances this summer, we have beenmindful of the need to strengthen our ability to bowl sides out twice and give ourselves a greaterchance of winning matches.””Simon Jones and Stephen Harmison are both terrific prospects who should find the conditions inAustralia to their liking and their inclusion will create genuine competition for places in thepace bowling department.””We will continue to monitor the fitness of Andrew Flintoff, Darren Gough, Simon Jones and MichaelVaughan in the run-up to departure, but at this stage we are confident that all four will befit and available to tour. “Mark Wallace is one of the 15 players named in the squad for the E.C.B. National Academy, and forthe second consecutive winter, the Glamorgan wicket-keeper will be `down under` with the Academy squad.