England opener Gay set to be fit for Pakistan Test
Opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England’s first Test against Pakistan next week.
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Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Dan Lawrence is an English cricketer who plays for Sunrisers Leeds.
Emilio Gay is an England cricketer who made a half-century against New Zealand.
Gus Atkinson is an English cricketer who plays as a pace bowler.
Jacob Bethell is an England cricketer and team-mate of Jos Buttler.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jofra Archer is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling.
Jordan Cox is a young batsman who recently joined Essex.
Josh Tongue is regarded as a strike bowler for England.
Former England cricketer and temporary coach for the Pakistan series.
Ollie Robinson is an English cricketer known for his skills as a fast bowler.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
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Opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England’s first Test against Pakistan next week.
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