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Dom Sibley says watching Ashes made him 'hungry' to play for England

"Batting for long periods of time is what I have done well this year but, to be fair, it's something I have done since a young age"

Last Updated: 24/09/19 11:40am

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Former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace believes it is the perfect time for Dom Sibley to be called up to the national side
Former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace believes it is the perfect time for Dom Sibley to be called up to the national side

England new boy Dom Sibley says the World Cup and Ashes summer made him even more hungry to sample international cricket.

Warwickshire batsman Sibley, 24, looks poised to open for England alongside former Surrey team-mate Rory Burns in New Zealand in November after receiving his maiden Test call-up.

The right-hander has scored over 1,300 runs and faced over 3,000 deliveries in County Championship Division One, with national selector Ed Smith praising his "clear method".

Sibley has averaged just under 70 in the Championship this season
Sibley has averaged just under 70 in the Championship this season

"It's been a good year for myself and to get that call is really pleasing," said Sibley, who has hit five Championship centuries this season, including two double tons. "I am buzzing to be involved.

"I came [to Edgbaston] on day five [of the first Ashes Test]. To feel the atmosphere and see the way cricket got so big over the summer during the World Cup and Ashes, makes you even more hungry to be part of it."

Sibley - who scored a Championship double hundred for Surrey aged 18 in just his third first-class match - swapped The Oval for Edgbaston in 2017.

Sibley scored a double hundred and a hundred in the same game against Nottinghamshire last week
Sibley scored a double hundred and a hundred in the same game against Nottinghamshire last week

The Epsom-born batsman says that transfer and a few technical adjustments have been key in his ascent to international cricket.

"Last year I was standing really narrow for a tall lad and was a bit side on, now I have opened up and got a bit wider on my feet," said Sibley, who has notched 12 first-class tons and 20 half-centuries.

"Also mentally - moving away and growing up as a person as well has made a big difference so a combination of the two.

He has a very clear method, he has shown the ability to bat for long periods of time very often, and, most importantly, he has produced a lot of runs. He has that temperament suited to the longer game.

Ed Smith on Dom Sibley

"Batting for long periods of time is what I have done well this year but, to be fair, it's something I have done since a young age and hopefully I can continue to do it.

"I have played a lot of cricket with Burnsy [Rory Burns] growing up. He has had a really good summer again against the Aussies.

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"So to be on tour with a few old friends from Surrey - Sam Curran as well - should be good fun."

Watch England's tour of New Zealand, which features five T20Is and two Tests, live on Sky Sports Cricket in October, November and December.

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