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Josh Tongue

Joshua Tongue is a right-arm fast-medium bowler from England, currently playing for Nottinghamshire and Manchester Originals. Making his Test debut in 2023, he is noted for his speed and accuracy, having taken 5/45 in his best innings. He has overcome major shoulder issues, becoming a key pace prospect. 

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Full Name
Joshua Charles Tongue
Born
15 November 1997
Birth Place
Redditch, Worcestershire
Country
England
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
Place Of Birth
Redditch, United Kingdom
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Cricket Polls

End 3 Votes | Single Choice
Matt Henry
100 %
3 people
Josh Tongue
0 %
0 people
Ben Dwarshuis
0 %
0 people
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Mark Wood
0 %
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Jofra Archer
0 %
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Josh Tongue
0 %
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Gus Atkinson
0 %
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Brydon Carse
0 %
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End 2 Votes | Single Choice
Will Jacks
50 %
1 people
Jordan Cox
50 %
1 people
Josh Tongue
0 %
0 people
Marcus Stoinis
0 %
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
England vs New Zealand · 1st Test Test June 4, 2026 15 36 3 0 41.67
Hampshire vs Nottinghamshire · Match 27 First Class May 15, 2026 7 12 1 0 58.33
Nottinghamshire vs Surrey · Match 23 First Class May 8, 2026 37 62 6 0 59.68
Nottinghamshire vs Warwickshire · Match 13 First Class April 24, 2026 1 8 0 0 12.50
Nottinghamshire vs Glamorgan · Match 10 First Class April 10, 2026 6 16 0 0 37.50
Australia vs England · 5th Test Test January 4, 2026 6 16 1 0 37.50

Teams Played For

  • Current Teams: England (2023-Present), Nottinghamshire, Manchester Originals (2025)
  • Previous Teams: Worcestershire, England Under-19, England Lions

Josh Tongue's Debuts

Format Date Teams Opponent
First-class March 31 - April 02, 2016 Worcestershire Oxford MCCU
List A May 5, 2017 Worcestershire Yorkshire
T20 July 30, 2017 Worcestershire Durham
Test June 1, 2023 England Ireland

Statistics & Key Achievements

  • Test Wickets: 49 wickets in 9 matches (as of late 2025)
  • Best Test Bowling (Innings): 5 for 45
  • Bowling Speed: Consistently averages 85-86 mph
  • ICC Ranking: Ranked 21st in ICC Test bowling (as of early 2026)
  • Impact: Known for his effectiveness against lower-order batsmen 

Records/awards

  • Named in the England Test squad for the 2023 Ashes, securing vital wickets.
  • Ranked among top England Test bowlers in 2025.