Worcestershire and England's Josh Tongue linked with switch to Nottinghamshire
Worcestershire fast bowler Josh Tongue is on the verge of joining Nottinghamshire, according to reports.
The Redditch-born paceman made his Test match debut for England earlier this summer against Ireland and took 5-66 in the second innings.
He made his Ashes debut last week in the second Test against Australia at Lord’s, taking the prized wicket of Steve Smith in both innings.
But according to reports Tongue, who has been at Worcestershire all his career, is set for a move to Trent Bridge at the end of the season.
Reports elsewhere suggest his Worcester team-mate Dillon Pennington is also closing in on a move to Notts, but the Express & Star understands nothing has been decided yet.
It could be a winter of upheaval at New Road with several of the club’s talented players – who have all come through the club’s successful academy programme – could move on.
Pat Brown and Ben Cox are in the last year of their deals. The duo played massive roles in the club’s T20 Blast win in 2018. As is Jack Haynes, a talented batter who toured Sri Lanka with England Lions last winter.
