Crawley set for head-to-head with Kent teammate Joe DenlyWindies coach Simmons plays down Holder fitness concernsZak Crawley is trying to block out the various permutations for England’s top order despite the apparent battle with his Kent teammate Joe Denly for the No 3 spot.
The 22-year-old Crawley enjoyed an encouraging start to his Test career during the winter, taking his chance against
South Africa after Rory Burns was injured, combining with Dom Sibley for an opening partnership that averaged 53 during the 3-1 series win. A handy knack of increasing his highest score six times running to its current 66 and a mature temperament pointed to a player with whom to persist; signing off from the aborted tour of Sri Lanka with 105, his fourth first-class century, certainly helped.