By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 22, 2025 01:13 am
**England Cricketer Jordan Cox Opens Up About Injury Struggle and Fiery Comeback**
England cricketer Jordan Cox has opened up about his struggle to cope with an injury that denied him a Test debut last December. Despite the setback, Cox was determined not to let his white-ball comeback go the same way.
### Setback: Cox Misses Test Debut Due to Thumb Injury
Cox was initially set to play in a three-match Test series against New Zealand last December. However, his plans were thwarted when he broke his thumb during net practice. This unfortunate incident opened up an opportunity for Jacob Bethell, whose impressive performances have seen him advance across all formats.
Reflecting on this setback, Cox admitted it was “really hard” to have his chance taken away from him.
### Resilience: Cox’s Determination Leads to T20 Success Against Ireland
Despite his previous injury, Cox was determined not to let another opportunity slip away. During England’s T20 match against Ireland in Malahide, he had a scare when he hurt his knee while attempting a catch but remained adamant about batting.
“There was no chance I wasn’t going to bat because I might have to wait for another two years,” Cox said, according to Sky Sports News.
His determination paid off as he scored a fiery 55 runs off just 35 balls, helping England secure a six-wicket victory over Ireland and clinch the T20 series 2-0. Cox’s innings included 4 fours and 4 sixes, making it his maiden half-century at the international level.
### Comeback: Oval Invincibles Star Ready for Next Challenge
Cox rebuilt his confidence this summer with a stellar performance for the Hundred champions, Oval Invincibles. He finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 367 runs and hopes to carry the same form into future matches.
“I seem to do well when I’m in that Oval shirt, so why not try and do it everywhere?” he said.
Looking ahead, Cox is eager for England’s next white-ball tour scheduled for October against New Zealand, aiming to continue his impressive run.
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**Match Information**
In the recent T20 clash against Ireland, the visitors posted 154/8 in 20 overs, with Adil Rashid standing out with a three-wicket haul. In response, Cox came to the crease at number 4 and played a crucial innings to guide England to victory.
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