Surrey’s Stoneman makes the step up as Lions call

By Seth Francis
MARK Stoneman has received a first Lions call-up, being named in the 13-man squad for their four-day clash against South Africa A.
Opener Stoneman made the move from Durham to Surrey over the winter and has already amassed over 600 runs in the County Championship this season, including 197 against Essex at Guildford.
Stoneman, 29, is joined in the squad by England Test pair Keaton Jennings and Haseeb Hameed for the clash at Canterbury from June 21.
Stoneman said: “The lads in the winter who played did quite well. I imagine they’re still at the fron...

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