Jordan Cox Confronts Unclear Future Due to Sidelining Injury
Jordan Cox, the Essex batsman who narrowly missed out on making his Test debut last year due to a thumb injury, is set to undergo a medical scan on Tuesday to assess the severity of a side injury he sustained during the third day of play in the match against Somerset.
The injury occurred while Cox was batting, and according to Chris Silverwood, Essex's director of cricket, it's too early to say how serious the injury is. Cox has been in impressive form this season, scoring a century against Nottinghamshire and another against Somerset, where he retired with 103 runs.
The England team's management is closely monitoring Cox's fitness and the availability of other players for the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe. If Cox is unable to play, several potential replacements have been identified.
One such replacement could be James Rew, who recently scored a century and has been included in England Lions squads. Another contender is Tom Banton, known for his aggressive batting style, but who has struggled with consistency recently.
However, Ben McKinney, a 20-year-old opener from Durham, is a potential replacement for Cox, but has been sidelined due to a back spasm. Tom Haines, the top run-scorer in the County Championship with 513 runs and two centuries this season, is another potential replacement.
As of now, there are no specific publicly available sources identifying which player England might nominate as a replacement for Cox if he is injured for the Test series against Zimbabwe. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has returned from paternity leave, and Jacob Bethell is currently unavailable for selection due to his involvement in the Indian Premier League.
This development comes as a blow for Cox, who was primarily included in the England squad as an additional batter. The results of his medical scan will undoubtedly determine his participation in the upcoming Test series.
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