Tymal Mills has got a big summer in front of him.
The T20 Vitality Blast, The Hundred and up to six T20 internationals for England, and then there’s the T20 World Cup in Australia to follow. And with a fair wind he will be spearheading England’s bowling attack for the trophy that has so far eluded this golden generation. But the 29-year-old knows better than most that five months is a heck of a long time in cricket, and getting there fit and firing will take some supreme managing.
Mills has had the full spectrum of fast bowler’s injuries from stress fractures of the back to ankle to thigh injuries. But when it comes to offering a ‘point of difference’ Mills is a double threat with his left arm angle and his ability to bowl extreme pace in the missing Jofra Archer bracket. So as he prepares to take on Glamorgan on Thursday, he is one of the most important players Eoin Morgan and new coach Matthew Mott could have at their disposal later this year.
