THE SPIRIT OF 2005 HAS SET THE BAR HIGH FOR ENGLAND

Richard Edwards catches up with forgotten hero Simon Jones who became a world beater overnight, only to be cruelly struck by injury

It’s now 14 years since Simon Jones played a full role in a series that is now firmly established in global cricket folklore. The Welshman had been in and out of the England side – often as a result of injury – before that fabled summer but for two glorious months he wasn’t just fit but in his absolute pomp as one of the most formidable quartets of bowlers in history tore into Australia’s batsmen.
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