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That series the spinner took 12 wickets.All up he's played 35 Tests for England and takes wickets at an average of 34.18.
The Somerset bowler was the only spinner named in the 16-man squad for the first two Tests and England's depth in that area will now be tested. Leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed is highly regarded after becoming the youngest man to play test cricket for England during the Pakistan series, while orthodox spinner Will Jacks picked up six wickets in two Tests in December.
Matt Parkinson played against New Zealand last year but has fallen out of favor. England batter Joe Root's occasional off-spin has claimed 54 test wickets at an average of 46.England does have an array of seam options, but James Anderson and Ollie Robinson were rested for the Ireland test with minor niggles and Jofra Archer has already been ruled out of the summer action.
Olly Stone is also currently sidelined with a hamstring issue and concerns remain over Stokes' ability to bowl due to a long-standing left knee injury, which only heightened Leach's growing role in the side.The Aussies remain confident Hazlewood will be fit for the first Ashes match on June 16.
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