LEES WANTS BIG TEST

ALEX LEES set his sights on reclaiming his England place after signing a new deal to stay at Durham for another three seasons.

Lees, dropped from the Test team for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, flourished at the Riverside after leaving Yorkshire in 2018. He played 10 consecutive Tests but an average of 23.84 and a top score of 67 meant selectors looked elsewhere this winter – a decision he hopes to reverse.

“I’m delighted to re-sign for the club, and I’m looking forward to pursuing some silverware and regaining my place in the Test team,” he said. “Durham afforded me an opportunity to play regular first-team cricket again and I’m glad I can show some gratitude by extending terms.”