Simon says
There is a chance that Simon Jones' career could be over
Judhajit
25-Feb-2013
There is a chance that Simon Jones' career could be over. The fast bowler has already begun planning for the cricketing afterlife and taken the first tentative steps on his latest comeback trail. He admits international cricket is "something you miss terribly" but the crowning of Pietersen – who is godfather to Harvey, the eldest of Jones' two young sons – will not harm his chances of a recall. Wayne Veysey has more in the Telegraph.
The bowler many judges rate as the most skilful in England has not played international cricket since breaking down during the 2005 Trent Bridge Test even though his form last summer – he took 42 Championship wickets at 18 apiece – was surely good enough for him to be selected ahead of Darren Pattinson for the second Test against South Africa at Headingley.
"I heard I was close," said Jones. "I was told I was close, not officially. I don't know whether the wrong message had gone round because I was rotated by Worcester sometimes but I was fit to play."