Rew's Red-Hot Start: 86 Runs Fuel England Test Hopes

Harry Rew is lighting up the County Championship, and his latest knock of 86 against Hampshire just adds to his growing legend. Coming in at 25-2, he quickly shifted gears alongside Tom Abell, reaching his half-century off just 74 balls. This is Rew's third half-century in as many matches, showcasing his knack for rescuing his side when the chips are down.

Before this innings, he had already scored 64 in Somerset's opener against Nottinghamshire and added 48 against Essex. With a total of 12 centuries in just 59 matches since his debut, Rew is being touted as a future England Test star. However, the competition is fierce. With Jamie Smith leading the run charts for Surrey, Rew might need to explore an opener role to break into the Test setup.

Despite being called up as a reserve last year, the current squad sees him battling for a spot with players who are also hitting form. The clock is ticking, and every run counts in his quest for a Test cap this summer. Can he make the leap from County cricket to international stardom?