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Fisher Called Up for Ashes Amidst Wood Injury
9 Dec
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.
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.
