Dom Bess picked up 17 wickets in four Tests against Sri Lanka and India this year. But the bowler was largely inconsistent with his line and length, providing no real control to skipper Joe Root. Bess was also dropped for two Tests in India, where conditions were ready-made for spinners to dominate.
However, Dom Bess feels the experience of playing in India was a huge learning curve for him.
Dom Bess is currently in action in county cricket for Yorkshire. Bess had to wait for more than 60 overs to pick up his first wicket in the County Championship 2021 as he went wicketless against Glamorgan and Kent. The 23-year-old, though, returned to form with a five-wicket haul against Sussex.
“I’m not thinking about playing for England at all” - Dom Bess
Usually, players are keen to return to the national team, but Dom Bess revealed that he isn’t thinking about playing for England at this point in time and is just looking to improve in the long run.
England are yet to announce their squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against New Zealand, starting on June 2. Jack Leach is currently the No.1 spinner for England, and Dom Bess is unlikely to make a breakthrough in playing XI, especially in English conditions.
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