Dalrymple leads Lions against Aussies

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Dalrymple is one of only four men to have represented the full England side at any level of cricket to be selected in a shadow side to take on the Australians at Canterbury.

Kent's participation in Twenty20 finals day on Saturday triggered a switch of opposition for the fixture and selection was restricted with none of the 20-over finalists - the others are Sussex, Somerset and Northamptonshire - providing players. That ruled the likes of Kent's Rob Key out of contention.

Selection was limited further by Middlesex's Pro40 contest against Leicestershire taking place on Sunday.

Worcestershire's Stephen Moore, who struck 120 for a strong Lions XI against the Australians in a four-day match last month, features once again in a batting unit which also includes Jonathan Trott, who was in the full England squad for the Headingley Test last week.

Left-handed batsman Andrew Gale, one of few shining lights for Yorkshire this summer, has gained recognition for his 787 first-class runs at 46.29.

Durham's forgotten man Liam Plunkett is among the pace-bowling options, having taken 42 wickets at 22.95 this summer, with Gloucestershire's Steve Kirby, Lancashire veteran spinner Gary Keedy, and young duo Chris Woakes and James Harris completing the attack.

"The Lions have been given an opportunity to take on Australia again this summer following Kent's progress to Twenty20 finals day," said national selector Geoff Miller.

"The Lions provided strong opposition for Australia in the tour match earlier this summer and this fixture will provide the selectors with an opportunity to look at a number of established players who have impressed in county cricket this year."

England Lions team: Jamie Dalrymple (captain, Glamorgan), Michael Carberry (Hampshire), Stephen Moore (Worcestershire), Jonathan Trott (Warwickshire), Andrew Gale (Yorkshire), Steven Davies (wicketkeeper, Worcestershire), Liam Plunkett (Durham), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), James Harris (Glamorgan), Steve Kirby (Gloucestershire), Gary Keedy (Lancashire).