Stoneman selected as Cook's latest partner for England


  • Cricket
  • Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017

FILE PHOTO: England's Mark Stoneman during nets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Opening batsman Mark Stoneman has been selected to make his debut for England in their first day-night test match against the West Indies, starting at Edgbaston on Thursday.

The Surrey left-hander, who will become Alastair Cook's 15th opening partner for England, was named in the side on Wednesday, the first of the three-test series, in place of the struggling Keaton Jennings.

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