Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

The 26-year-old opener, who has played 22 tests for England, was dropped from the squad after their second Test defeat against India at Lord's in August.

Published : Oct 21, 2021 17:10 IST

Batsman Dom Sibley has decided not to tour Australia with England's second-string Lions squad because he wants to focus on regaining his spot in the first team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

The 26-year-old opener, who has played 22 tests for England, was dropped from the squad after their second Test defeat against India at Lord's in August.

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"Sibley has decided to spend the winter working on his batting at home in a bid to regain England selection," the ECB said in a statement.

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Sibley will be replaced by batsman Harry Brook in the Lions squad, who will travel to Australia next month and join England's Ashes squad in a camp. The five-test Ashes series is due to begin on December 8 in Brisbane.

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