Haseeb Hameed

Jofra Archer of England bowls during a nets session at Kensington Oval. (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jofra Archer reveals Test match ambitions after England Lions cameo

Done it: Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow celebrates his England century during day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Yorkshire CCC's Jonny Bairstow leads England past follow-on target

England's Joe Root walks off after being dismissed during day one of the first Ashes test at The Gabba, Brisbane. (Picture:: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire)

The Ashes: England whipped out for 147 on dismal opening day at the Gabba

Driving forward: Ben Stokes during the England intra-squad Ashes Tour match between England and the England Lions at Ian Healy Oval. Picture: Getty Images

Ben Stokes proves fitness against England Lions

England's Jonny Bairstow looks back as he is bowled out by Indai's Jasprit Bumrah on day five at the Kia Oval Picture: Adam Davy/PA

England’s Oval collapse leaves them on brink of Test series defeat to India

India's Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by England's Moeen Ali. Picture: PA

Woakes dreaming of another ‘special’ finish as England chase unlikely victory

Quiet: India's Mohammed Siraj (centre) celebrates taking the wicket of England's Jos Buttler during his side's victory at Lord's. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Final-day collapse sees England fall behind in Test series

Beginning of the end: India captain Virat Kohli (right) celebrates catching out England counterpart Joe Root during England's second innings. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Captain Root takes blame for England’s dismal defeat

England's Joe Root. Picture: PA.

James Anderson hails ‘super human’ England captain Joe Root

Called up: Pace bowler Saqib Mahmood has been added to the England squad for the second Test against India. Picture: Nigel French/PA

Strike pair James Anderson and Stuart Broad set to miss Lord's Test

Warning shot: England's head coach Chris Silverwood. Picture: Stu Forster/PA Wire.

Time running out for misfiring batsmen says England coach Chris Silverwood

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow (left) looks on as Nottinghamshire's Haseeb Hameed attempts to catch the ball (Picture: PA)

Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire CCC - Jonny Bairstow proves his class again

Hitting back: Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow in action during day three of The Bob Willis Trophy match at Trent Bridge. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Notts v Yorkshire CCC, day three: Belligerent White Rose eye potential day-four ...

In the runs: Gary Ballance and Joe Root pile on the runs during the County Championship: Division One match between Hampshire and Yorkshire at Ageas Bow. Picture: Getty Images

Darren Gough – Why I can’t believe Yorkshire’s Joe Root has been ignored by the ...

Spectators huddle under their umbrellas at Trent Bridge before the bad news that England v the West Indies had been abandoned (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire).

Gayle's possible absence will not alter England's thinking

Keaton Jennings: Made only 17 for England on day one of the fourth Test against South Africa.

Hameed's presence provides reminder to faltering Jennings

Haseeb Hameed impressed for England last year but has not been mentioned as a replacement for the injured Gary Ballance.. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Chris Waters: Mark Stoneman can wait, Haseeb Hameed is England's answer

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance has earned an England recall

Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance reclaims England place for Test series

England Lions' captain Gary Ballance during day one of the tour match at New Road (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire).

Trevor Bayliss lauds Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance's mental toughness

Big Interview: Quiet man Gary Ballance will lead Yorkshire CCC by example

Yorkshire and England's David Willey has had to undergo shoulder surgery (Picture: Rajanish Kakade).

Operation sidelines Yorkshire all-rounder David Willey from England tour
YORKSHIRE all-rounder David Willey faces a race against time to be fit for the new County Championship campaign.

England's batsman Keaton Jennings raises his bat after scoring a century against India.

Jennings hopes father Ray will visit Lord's after missing debut

England's batsman Joe Root.

State of the Nation - Cricket: England still have reasons to remain cheerful

England's batsman Keaton Jennings. Picture: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

Leading man: Keaton Jennings secures captain's armband for England Lions tour

Another new partner: Keaton Jennings, right, became the 11th opening partner of captain Alastair Cook, left, since the retirment of Andrew Strauss four years ago and went on to a debut century on the first day of the fourth Test against India in Mumbai. (Picture: AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Chris Waters: Keaton Jennings reaches his Everest to set an opening conundrum

England's Ben Stokes.

Don't take the passion out of Test cricket, urges Trevor Bayliss

England's batsman Joe Root raises his helmet after scoring hundred runs during the first day of the first test cricket match between India and England in Rajkot. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Relish the moment, Joe Root tells England new boy Keaton Jennings

Durham batsman Keaton Jennings will make his England Test debut next week. (Picture: Frank Reid)

Jennings look to Stokes for England initiation

England's Haseeb Hameed defied the pain of a broken finger to make a half-century against India (Picture: Altaf Qadri/AP).

Alastair Cook backs Haseeb Hameed to return in style

England's Haseeb Hameed hits a boundary on the fourth day of the third Test against India in Mohali (Picture: Altaf Qadri/AP).

Chris Waters: Haseeb Hameed is forced to sign off after setting example to peers

England's Joe Root raises his bat after scoring a half-century on the fourth day of the third Test against India in Mohali (Picture: Altaf Qadri/AP).

First-innings failings to blame for defeat, says Alastair Cook

England's Joe Root raises his bat after reaching his half-century.

India v England: Batting frailties cost England as hosts coast to Mohali victory
ENGLAND face a near-impossible task to save their five-match Test series against India after falling 2-0 down as India coasted to an eight-wicket victory in Mohali.

Captain Virat Kohli led India to victory.

Second Test, day five: Cook's men soon sent spinning to defeat

Haseeb Hameed batting to the approval of Sir Geoffrey Boycott in India on Sunday.

Chris Waters: Hameed and Cook '˜digin' to the delight of the admiring Boycotts

India captain Virat Kohli raises his bat to celebrate scoring 50

Second Test, day four: Cook's dismissal turns game India's way

England's bowler Adil Rashid, left, celebrates the wicket of Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Chris Waters: Adil Rashid is ready to blossom in England's pivotal Test series w...

Zafar Ansari

India v England: Strong first Test gives England platform, says Zafar Ansari

England's James Anderson (Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire).

India v England: Steve Anderson's return likely to be held back for another Test

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohl, right, shakes hand with England's cricket captain Alastair Cook at the end of the first Test match in Rajkot. Picture: AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool

Chris Waters: England have laid down a marker in all areas

England captain Alistair Cook

First Test, fifth day: New Cook milestone before England declare

Adil Rashid, left, celebrates the wicket of Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja with Haseeb Hameed (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

India v England: Relaxed approach paying dividend for tourists, says Adil Rashid

England players celebrate the wicket of Indian batsman Amit Mishra (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

India v England, third day: English attack strikes late after Murali Vijay and C...

Yorkshire's Adam Lyth celebrates his century against Durham on his way to an unbeaten 114. (Picture: SWPix.com)

'I'm good enough to play at the highest level' - Adam Lyth ready to fight for En...

Ben Duckett celebrates his century for Northants. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Duckett stakes claim for Test bow and leaves Yorkshire's Ballance sweating for p...

Surrey bowler Gareth Batty in action for during the Durham v Surrey at the Emirates Riverside. (Picture: Frank Reid)

Gareth Batty keeps fingers crossed in bid to spin in for England Test swansong

Joe Root

Joe Root ready for action as England settle on squad for controversial Banglades...

Jos Buttler made 16 for Lancashire against Middlesex. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA.

County Championship: Leaders Middlesex looking to push home advantage