By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 22, 2025, 01:13 am
**England Cricketer Jordan Cox Opens Up About Injury Struggle and Triumphant Return**
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 the same path.
### Setback: Missed 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 derailed when he broke his thumb during net practice. This unfortunate injury led to Jacob Bethell stepping in, whose impressive performances have since propelled him across all formats.
Reflecting on this setback, Cox admitted it was “really hard” to have such a significant opportunity taken away from him.
### Resilience: Cox’s Determination Leads to T20 Success Against Ireland
Despite the earlier injury, Cox was adamant about not letting another chance slip by. During England’s recent T20 series against Ireland, he faced a scare with a knee injury sustained while attempting a catch but was resolute 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, helping England secure a six-wicket victory and clinch the T20 series 2-0.
### Comeback: Oval Invincibles Star Ready for the Next Challenge
Cox rebuilt his confidence this summer with a stellar performance for Hundred champions Oval Invincibles. Finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 367 runs, he hopes to carry the same approach 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 focused on England’s upcoming white-ball tour in October against New Zealand.
### Match Highlights: Cox’s 55 Runs Help England Defeat Ireland
In the match, Ireland posted 154/8 in their 20 overs, with Adil Rashid shining by taking three wickets. Cox came in at number four and made an aggressive 55 runs off 35 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes, guiding England to a comfortable victory.
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Jordan Cox’s resilience and determination not only helped him overcome injury setbacks but also marked a promising chapter in his international career. Fans will be eager to see how he performs in the upcoming fixtures.
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