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Jordan Cox takes on No 3 role
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Jordan Cox bats at No. 3 for England against Pakistan, replacing injured Jacob Bethell.
Cox's chance to cement his Test spot in a transitional England side.
背景
Jordan Cox, a 25-year-old Essex batter, has had a difficult start to his England career, including a broken thumb that delayed his Test debut in 2024. With Jacob Bethell injured and Ben Stokes retired, Cox has been handed the No. 3 role for at least the first two Tests against Pakistan. He draws on advice from Virat Kohli, his IPL teammate at RCB, as he takes on this unfamiliar position.
来龙去脉
- 2024Cox broke his thumb days before his scheduled Test debut against New Zealand, ruling him out of the series.
- Jun 17, 2026Cox finally made his Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval, batting at No. 7.
- Aug 17, 2026Cox was told by selector Marcus North that he would bat at No. 3 for the first two Tests against Pakistan, replacing the injured Jacob Bethell.
- Aug 19, 2026England won the toss and bowled first against Pakistan at Headingley, with Cox batting at No. 3.
- Aug 20, 2026Cox brought swagger to the No. 3 role as England dominated Pakistan in the first Test.
各方怎么说
- Cox
- Cox relishes the clarity of being told he has the first two Tests at No. 3, saying 'Clarity's one of the best things in sport.'
- Analysts
- Analysts note the unfamiliarity of the role, as Cox has rarely batted at No. 3 in first-class cricket, facing a tough challenge against Pakistan's new-ball bowlers.