History of Josh Tongue in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 21, 2025

Josh Tongue is an English cricketer known for his right-arm fast-medium bowling. He represents England in Test matches and plays for Nottinghamshire, previously playing for Worcestershire. He is also a right-handed batsman.

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November 1997: Joshua Tongue's Birth

In November 1997, Joshua Charles Tongue was born. He is an English cricketer who plays for the England Test team and Nottinghamshire.

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March 2016: First-Class Debut

In March 2016, Joshua Tongue made his first-class debut for Worcestershire against the Oxford MCC University side.

May 2017: List A Debut

On 5 May 2017, Joshua Tongue made his List A debut for Worcestershire in the 2017 Royal London One-Day Cup.

May 2023: Named in England's XI

In May 2023, Joshua Tongue was named in England's XI for their one-off Test match against Ireland.

June 2023: Test Debut and Maiden Wicket

On 1 June 2023, Joshua Tongue made his Test debut for England against Ireland. On 2 June 2023, he took his maiden test wicket and finished the innings with figures of 5-66.

July 2023: Signed with Nottinghamshire

In July 2023, Joshua Tongue signed a three-year contract with Nottinghamshire.

2024: Missed County Season Due to Injury

In 2024, Joshua Tongue missed the entire English county season due to injury.

January 2025: Inclusion in England Lions Squad

In January 2025, Joshua Tongue was included in the England Lions squad to tour Australia.

2025: Nottinghamshire Debut and Half-Century

In 2025, Joshua Tongue belatedly made his Nottinghamshire debut in the opening round of the County Championship, securing an eight-wicket win against Durham. He scored his maiden first-class half-century with 55 in his side's first innings and taking 5/66 in their opponent's second innings.