Buzzed to be involved after England call-up, says Dominic Sibley

09/25/2019

Warwickshire batsman Dominic Sibley, who is enjoying some great form in the domestic circuit, is pleased to have been rewarded with an England call-up. The 24-year-old has his eyes set on making it to the English Test side, a passion that grew since he witnessed the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Earlier this week, right-handed batsman Dominic Sibley admitted was incorporated into the England squad for their upcoming tour to New Zealand. The two teams will be meeting for the first time since they played against each other in the World Cup final at Lord's. The young Warwickshire batsman is enjoying tremendous form in the County Championship and the England call-up, according to him, has come as a great reward.

"It's been a good year for myself and to get that call is really pleasing. I am buzzing to be involved," the Warwickshire cricketer told Sky Sports.

"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."

The ongoing season of the County Championship has been great for the right-hander as he leading the run-scoring charts having amassed 1,324 runs at an average of 69.68 so far. Sibley admitted that this success has been possible since he made some changes to his stance from last season.

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

“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."

Meanwhile, the young batsman is also looking forward to batting with Rory Burns as well as some old pals from his former county Surrey.

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

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