HOW LEACH BECAME NEW ACTION HERO

Chris Stocks speaks to England new boy Jack Leach about his hopes for pinning down a regular international place

Chris Stocks

As Jack Leach holds court in England’s team hotel in Auckland, it is remarkable to think it is just 18 months since the Somerset left-arm spinner’s world was turned upside down when, during routine testing ahead of a Lions tour to the UAE, he was found to have an illegal bowling action.
It is testament to Leach’s character and determination that he now finds himself in a full England squad, having been called up for this series in New Zealand as ...

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