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Ashes: To Get A Fifer, Get My Name On Honours Board Is A Very Special Feeling, Says Tongue
Melbourne Cricket Ground: England pacer Josh Tongue said to get a match-winning five-wicket haul and have his name registered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a very special feeling, as the side got a Test match win in Australia after 15 years.
Tongue claimed player of the match honours for picking figures of 5-45 and 2-44, as England beat Australia by four wickets inside two days. "It's what dreams are made of. Obviously waking up on boxing day, a few nerves. But to get a fifer and get my name on the honours board, it's a very special feeling. It was with 95,000 people yesterday.
“The Barmy Army have been unbelievable these past four games. And especially here as well, in front of 95,000 people, it's amazing being in the moment for them. 100%," Tongue said at the conclusion of the game.
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