Root salutes versatile Crane


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 11 Aug 2017

FILE PHOTO - Cricket - England Lions vs South Africa - Tour Match - Worcester, Britain - June 30, 2017 England Lions Mason Crane Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers -

LONDON (Reuters) - England captain Joe Root said new leg spinner Mason Crane was typical of the modern cricketer who feels at ease in switching between the many formats of the game.

The 20-year-old has received his maiden test call-up for next week's day-night game against West Indies at Edgbaston, the first to be played in England with a pink Dukes ball under lights.

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