Who is Matthew Fisher and why is he in the Ashes squad?

Matthew Fisher is a 28-year-old cricketer added to England's Ashes squad to replace the injured Mark Wood.

Has Matthew Fisher played for England before?

Yes, Matthew Fisher made his Test debut for England in 2022 during the tour of the West Indies.

What are Matthew Fisher's cricket statistics?

Fisher has taken 175 first-class wickets in 56 matches and averages 17.77 with the bat.

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Fisher Called Up for Ashes Amidst Wood Injury

9 Dec

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Summary

Matthew Fisher, a 28-year-old bowler, joined England's Ashes squad.
He replaces injured fast bowler Mark Wood for the final three Tests.
Fisher previously played one Test in the West Indies in 2022.

Fisher Called Up for Ashes Amidst Wood Injury

Matthew Fisher, a 28-year-old right-arm fast-medium bowler representing Surrey and the England Lions, has been selected for England's Test squad. His inclusion comes as a replacement for fast bowler Mark Wood, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series due to an injury.

Fisher's Test debut occurred during England's 2022 tour of the West Indies, a series that concluded with a 1-0 defeat. In his sole Test appearance, he bowled 25 overs in the first innings, taking one wicket for 67 runs. He bowled only two overs in the second innings as conditions favoured spin bowling.

With a first-class record of 175 wickets in 56 matches at an average of 28.16, and a batting average of 17.77, Fisher brings valuable experience. He made his county debut for Yorkshire at 15, becoming the youngest player in a competitive county match.