Jacks goes from hospital bed to match-winner in career-best England display
Will Jacks posted career-best one-day figures for England on Tuesday, days after being rushed into hospital for emergency surgery.
England all-rounder Will Jacks delivered a career-best performance in Tuesday's one-day international, days after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery while away for the weekend.
Jacks, who described the ordeal as "scary," recovered in time to feature for England and produced his best 50-over figures to date, playing a decisive role in the match. The turnaround from hospital bed to match-winning performance drew attention within the squad and among supporters.
Further details on the nature of the emergency surgery were not disclosed. Jacks' performance adds to a season in which he has continued to establish himself as a key figure in England's white-ball setup.
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