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Bell knock is timely for England

Ian Bell
Bell has struggled for form in the recent Tests

Ian Bell's double century for Warwickshire has given the England batsman a morale boost ahead of the first Test with South Africa.

Bell scored 215 for the Bears in the first innings of their Championship match against Gloucestershire.

He told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "To come back and play like that is exactly what I needed for next week.

"I've felt pretty good all season. What I've lacked is a big score and it's nice to get one under my belt."

England begin the Test series with South Africa at Lord's on 10 July on the back of a series victory over New Zealand.

Bell only managed a total of 45 runs against the Black Caps but he is looking to do better this time around.

"It's going to be a tough series against South Africa so I need to be in as good a form as possible.

"Hopefully this week's been as best preparation for me as possible to go into that and do well," Bell added.




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