By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 22, 2025 | 01:13 am
**England’s Jordan Cox Opens Up About Injury Setback and Triumphant 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 this setback, Cox was determined not to let his white-ball comeback follow a similar fate.
### Setback: Missed Test Debut Due to Thumb Injury
Cox was initially set to feature in a three-match Test series against New Zealand last December. However, his plans were disrupted when he broke his thumb during net practice. This unfortunate injury paved the way for Jacob Bethell, whose impressive performances have seen him advance across all formats.
Reflecting on the missed opportunity, Cox admitted it was “really hard” to have his chance taken away.
### Resilience: Determination Leads to T20 Success Against Ireland
Despite his earlier injury, Cox was determined not to let another opportunity slip through his fingers. During England’s match against Ireland in Malahide, he suffered a knee scare while attempting a catch but was adamant about batting.
“There was no chance I wasn’t going to bat because I might have to wait for another two years,” Cox told Sky Sports News.
His determination paid off as he scored a fiery 55 runs off 35 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. Coming in at number 4, Cox’s knock helped England chase down Ireland’s total of 154/8 in 20 overs, leading to a six-wicket victory. This win also sealed the T20 series in England’s favor, 2-0.
### Comeback: Oval Invincibles Star Ready for the Next Challenge
Cox rebuilt his confidence over the summer with a stellar performance for Hundred champions Oval Invincibles. He finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 367 runs and hopes to carry the momentum 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 eagerly anticipating England’s next white-ball tour against New Zealand in October, hoping to continue his impressive form on the international stage.
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