Jones in squad for the 3rd Test

Simon Jones has retained his place in England`s squad for the third and final npower Test Match against Sri Lanka starting at Old Trafford on June 13th. The only change to the squad is the omission of Derbyshire all-rounder Dominic Cork.

Jones was in the party for the second Test at Edgbaston, and despite not making the final eleven, the young Glamorgan pace bowler fielded as 12th man on the final day when England beat the tourists.

With leading cricket writers suggesting that the Manchester wicket may have pace and bounce, some journalists are suggesting that this Test will be an ideal opportunity for Jones to make his England debut, ahead of the Ashes Tour this winter.

Commenting on the selection, Chairman of Selectors, David Graveney, said: " "We don't yet know what the Old Trafford pitch will be like for next week. Although traditionally hard and with pace, we will have to wait until next week to assess the effect of any rain which it might have had on it."

Glamorgan fans will be hoping that Simon makes the final eleven, and enjoys more luck on the Old Trafford ground for England than his father Jeff did in the 1966 series against the West Indians. In that game, the left arm pace bowler returned figures of 28-6-100-0 as England lost by an innings and 40 runs.

Tickets for the Test match against Sri Lanka are still available via the ECB Ticket Hotline on 08705 33 88 33.