Jordan Cox Prepares to Step In as England Face Series Decider Against Sri Lanka
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Jordan Cox looks to seize his chance for England in the decisive final match against Sri Lanka after Jos Buttler's injury.
What's new · 2d agoJordan Cox has expressed his readiness to fill the vacancy left by the injured Jos Buttler ahead of the upcoming series decider.
Jordan Cox is in line to feature for England as they prepare for the upcoming one-day international series decider against Sri Lanka at the Kia Oval. This final fixture follows a dramatic sixteen-run defeat at Headingley, where Kusal Mendis scored a century and Jos Buttler suffered a hamstring injury. Buttler's absence leaves a significant vacancy in the side, prompting players like Cox eager to seize the opportunity.
- Jordan Cox is preparing to take his chance in the side following an injury to the team's designated wicketkeeper.
- The upcoming series decider will take place at the Kia Oval on Sunday.
- England fell short of a three-hundred-and-twenty-two-run target during the second match after a strong opening partnership between Ben Duckett and Tom Banton.
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Timeline
- Sep 24Sri Lanka beat England by sixteen runs in the second one-day international to level the series.
- Sep 26Jordan Cox spoke of his readiness to step in for the injured Jos Buttler ahead of the series decider.
Why it matters
The one-day international series between England and Sri Lanka stands level heading into the final fixture, raising the stakes for both teams at the end of the summer schedule.
What outlets agree on
Sri Lanka defeated England by sixteen runs at Headingley to level the one-day international series, leaving the teams to contest a decider at the Kia Oval.
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- BBC Sport'Brilliant' Banton scores maiden ODI century for England2d ago · open ↗
- The IndependentJordan Cox keen to grab England chance as Jos Buttler leaves ‘big shoes to fill’3d ago · open ↗
- The GuardianJos Buttler injury and Kusal Mendis century derail England as Sri Lanka level ODI series5d ago · open ↗
- CNASri Lanka grab dramatic win over England to square series5d ago · open ↗
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