Cricket

‘I’ll be using it again’: Tongue unveils new trick as ‘raw talent’ Razaullah shines

September 10, 2026 · The Guardian

Josh Tongue enjoyed immediate success with a newly developed wobble seam variation as England's pace unit dismissed Pakistan for a meager 133 runs at Edgbaston. Tongue claimed four scalps, while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer split the remaining six wickets equally between them with three apiece. The dominant collective bowling display underlined the effective preparations and technical work occurring among the seamers away from competitive matches, leaving opponents such as Saud Shakeel with limited insight into the newly debuted threat.

Following the innings, Tongue explained that Robinson's mastery with wobble seam deliveries across the series had inspired him to seek advice and test out variations during recent practice sessions. Deploying the skill in a match for the very first time yielded an instant wicket, convincing Tongue that the technique will remain a permanent addition to his expanding arsenal.

Original source: The Guardian ↗