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Chris Jordan in reckoning for Tests, says England captain Alastair Cook - chairman - 06-04-2014
England captain Alastair Cook said Chris Jordan had bolstered his prospects of making a Test debut against Sri Lanka next week during the recent one-day series against the tourists.
Sussex all-rounder Jordan took 12 wickets at under 20 apiece during England's 3-2 series defeat by Sri Lanka, which ended with Tuesday's six-wicket loss at Edgbaston, and also made useful lower order runs.
The 25-year-old, an assured fielder as well, has so far played 13 one-day internationals for England.
Re: Chris Jordan in reckoning for Tests, says England captain Alastair Cook - chairman - 06-04-2014
However, Barbados-born Jordan has yet to appear in a Test match. But that could all change with England's selectors meeting Wednesday ahead of a squad announcement Thursday for next week's first of a two-Test series against Sri Lanka at Lord's.
Asked if anyone had improved their Test chances following the one-day series, Cook told reporters at Edgbaston on Tuesday: "I certainly think Chris Jordan has, the way he's batted today (Jordan made 30), the way he handled himself in a different situation from just whacking it, he's bowled really well.
"I think, on all reports, I haven't seen him bowl with the red ball, he does swing the red ball at a good pace," Cook added.