England pacer Josh Tongue, who took a five-wicket haul on his international debut during a one-off Test against Ireland, said that he did not expect to be in the national squad for the Ashes series against Australia and termed his selection as a special moment for him and his family. England has announced their 16-member squad for the first two matches of the Ashes series, which will start from June 16. England have retained the same group of 16 players from the one-off Test against Ireland for the first two Ashes Tests. Josh Tongue, who made his Test debut against Ireland, has made his place in the squad alongside James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, who were ruled out of the Lord’s Test. Reflecting on his selection, Tongue told Sky Sports, “I did not really expect to be in it, to be fair.
It is very special for me and my family.”
The pacer is also “over the moon” after getting a five-wicket haul on debut.
“A week ago, I did not know if I would be playing for Worcestershire or coming here. To play at Lord’s and take five wickets was a very special moment.