ZAK CRAWLEY’S hopes of retaining his place as England’s Test opener suffered a further blow as his disappointing start to the County Championship season continued.The 28-year-old hit six fours as he reached 27 for Kent against Worcestershire at New Road before he pushed forward at a full ball from Matthew Waite and edged through to the wicket-keeper.It was Crawley’s highest score of the season, following innings of nine, 20, 26 and five, as his chances of being retained for England’s first Test against New Zealand in June continue to ebb away.

ZAK CRAWLEY’S hopes of retaining his place as England’s Test opener suffered a further blow as his disappointing start to the County Championship season continued.

The 28-year-old hit six fours as he reached 27 for Kent against Worcestershire at New Road before he pushed forward at a full ball from Matthew Waite and edged through to the wicket-keeper.

It was Crawley’s highest score of the season, following innings of nine, 20, 26 and five, as his chances of being retained for England’s first Test against New Zealand in June continue to ebb away.

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