London, May 8 -- Somerset's young wicketkeeper batter James Rew has been included in England's squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, after Jordan Cox was ruled out with an abdominal muscle injury.

The 21-year-old earned his first call-up after enjoying a stellar season in the County Championship, as he enjoys a healthy average of 54.7, including a top score of 152. Cox was announced in the squad after missing out on a potential Test debut in New Zealand last winter due to a thumb fracture he sustained in the nets.

Cox recently hurt his side while trying to run for a single to move to 99 during Essex's game at Taunton over the weekend. Subsequently, he retired hurt before notching his century.

According to ESPNcricinfo, recent sc...