Jones revelling in recall

Welsh paceman delighted after international selection

Last updated: 3rd July 2008

Simon Jones Worcestershire

Jones: Comeback kid

I've worked hard all season really, so it is nice to know the selectors have taken some notice.

Simon Jones
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Ashes hero Simon Jones has described being back in international contention as "a great feeling" after being named in England's 30-man provisional ICC Champions Trophy squad.

Welsh paceman Jones has not played for England after suffering a multitude of injuries, which link back to the penultimate match of the 2-1 Test victory over Australia in 2005.

Having battled back from a career-threatening knee problem, however, the 29-year-old is on course for one of cricket's great comebacks.

He has already courageously overcome a six-month hiatus with a ruptured cruciate ligament at the start of his England career, and national selector Geoff Miller spoke on Thursday of a return to Test contention.

Lease of life

"It's such a great feeling," said Jones, who has shone since a winter switch from Glamorgan to Worcestershire.

"I've worked hard all season really, so it is nice to know the selectors have taken some notice.

"On your bad days, you do think slightly negatively sometimes but the way the season started and the new lease of life I have had at Worcester has really got me going into my cricket again.

"My lowest point was probably last year when things were going wrong.

"I had worked so hard to get where I needed to be and you do start doubting yourself then.

"But things have clicked for me, so I am not going to dwell on what's gone, just look forward now, as I believe I am somewhere near my best."