Richard Edwards finds that Jake Ball is eager to join a county team-mate at this year’s Ashes

Staying focused: Jake Ball has England on his mind with the Ashes just six months away
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Jake Ball has lauded the impact of James Pattinson at Trent Bridge – and is eyeing an Ashes reunion with him Down Under this winter.
Aussie ace Pattinson has been Nottinghamshire’s star of the show so far and has taken 20 wickets in his first three County Championship appearances, playing a key role in polishing off Leicestershire, Durham and Sussex in ...