England's next opener? Durham's Gay stakes his claim
Emilio Gay's impressive performance for Durham has sparked discussions about his potential as England's next Test opener. His recent century against Lancashire has solidified his position as a strong contender for the role. With captain Ben Stokes encouraging players to showcase their form, Gay's consistent scoring makes him a name to watch in the upcoming selections.
- ▪Emilio Gay scored 159 not out, leading Durham to a significant victory against Lancashire.
- ▪This performance marked Gay's second century in three matches this season.
- ▪Gay has primarily batted at number three for Durham but is traditionally an opener.
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- ▪ England's next opener? Durham's Gay stakes his claim — BBC Sport
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/englands-next-opener-durhams-gay-091817954.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:13:26 +0000 |
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