Tribe staking England claim with Lions share
Asa Tribe is making a strong case for a senior England call-up after his performance with the England Lions against South Africa A. He scored an unbeaten 88, later converting it into a century, showcasing his ability to handle challenging conditions. Tribe's ambition to represent England is evident as he continues to impress selectors with his consistent performances.
- ▪Asa Tribe scored an unbeaten 88 and later a century in the match against South Africa A.
- ▪He has previously impressed with a double century for Glamorgan and multiple centuries for Jersey.
- ▪Tribe aims to represent England despite having played internationally for Jersey, as he is eligible due to ICC membership.
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Tribe staking England claim with Lions shareImage source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Batter Asa Tribe's previous stint with Paarl Royals is serving him well back in South AfricaPublished17 minutes agoAsa Tribe continued to stake his claim for a senior England call-up by holding together England Lions' second innings against South Africa A.Skittled out for 157 in the first innings after opting to bat first, the tourists faced an uphill task at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground after South Africa A posted 331.Tribe and fellow opener Ben McKinney made an encouraging start to the second innings, but McKinney's departure for 32 saw a steady fall of wickets as the Lions finished on 218-4 overnight.Standing firm though was Glamorgan's Jersey-born batter Tribe, the 22-year-old ending the day…
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