We’ve needed pace like Jofra’s for a long time, says Hoggard

By Guy Williams
THE current home Ashes series has inevitably revived memories of the famous contest fought in 2005 when England, led by Michael Vaughan, beat Australia 2-1 to regain the urn.
A major figure in the victorious England team was opening bowler Matthew Hoggard, the Yorkshireman with a blond mop of hair, whose expertise in swing and seam bowling claimed 16 wickets in the thrilling five-match series.
Hoggard, now 42, living and coaching in Leicestershire, enjoyed an outstanding Test career – 67 matches between 2000- 2008 during which he earned 248 wickets at 30....

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