'It’s just about putting that to one side and focusing on Durham'- Ben McKinney on scoring runs, England speculation and relegation
23.04.26, 10:24 Updated 23.04.26, 10:24
Thomas Ridley and Billy Stephens
Ben McKinney’s 244 against Gloucestershire has unsurprisingly put him in the headlines.
Not just with the achievement of becoming Durham’s youngest ever double centurion, it’s also well and truly put him in the frame for an England spot, which is something that's followed him around over the past year.
“To be fair I didn’t think much of it, but that’s just me. That’s the way I like to go about my business,” the left-handed opener admitted to The Chester prior to the opening game against Kent.
Become a member today.
The Chester needs its community to support independent, high-quality coverage of Durham Cricket. Subscribe to a monthly or annual package today to be a part of something special.
Already have an account? Sign in
Related Topics
Thomas Ridley is a freelance journalist and editor of The Chester
Billy Stephens Writer