Jimmy Peirson has been drafted into Australia’s Ashes squad and will replace Josh Inglis for part of the tour as backup wicketkeeper.
Key points:
- Queensland captain Jimmy Peirson will join the Ashes squad as a replacement for Josh Inglis
- Inglis will return home to Australia for the birth of his first child
- Inglis is then expected to return to the tour at a later date
Peirson will join the Australian team ahead of the second Test at Lord’s, with Inglis planning to return home for the birth of his first child.
Inglis will then rejoin the squad in England at a later date.
Peirson’s call-up is well…