Josh Tongue Eyes Growth Under Coach Troy Cooley

LONDON: (Web Desk) – England fast bowler Josh Tongue is eager to take his game to the next level under the guidance of experienced bowling coach Troy Cooley.

Tongue emerged as one of the few positives for England cricket team during their recent The Ashes defeat in Australia, where they lost the series 4-1. Despite missing the first two Tests, the 28-year-old made a strong impact by claiming 18 wickets across the final three matches.

The paceman is confident that working with Cooley—who was part of England’s iconic 2005 Ashes-winning coaching setup—will help refine his skills further. Cooley’s vast experience includes working with top bowlers like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and India’s Jasprit Bumrah.

Tongue shared that he has already spoken with Cooley and feels optimistic about building a strong working relationship. He believes the coach’s expertise will play a key role in helping him elevate his performance.

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Following a disappointing Ashes campaign, England head coach Brendon McCullum has retained his position despite criticism. Tongue backed McCullum, praising his leadership and expressing confidence in the team’s direction.

Individually, Tongue has enjoyed an impressive start to his Test career against Australia, taking 23 wickets in just four matches at an average of 22.3. One of his standout performances came during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he was named Player of the Match after claiming seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

Reflecting on the experience, Tongue described playing in iconic Ashes venues like Melbourne and Sydney as a dream come true. He is now focused on consistently delivering match-winning performances for England.

England will kick off their home Test season with a three-match series against New Zealand, starting at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 4.