BBC Sport - Ashes: Joe Root says Mason Crane is a 'serious competitor' and ready for Test debut

Crane a serious competitor - Root

3 Jan 2018
From the section Cricket

England captain Joe Root feels leg-spinner Mason Crane deserves a lot of credit for his selection for the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Root says Crane is a "serious competitor" and is ready for Test cricket, while the team are seeking to finish the series strongly despite losing the Ashes.

READ MORE:Crane set for debut as injured Woakes misses out

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