Captain England Ben Stokes (photo from STU Forster/Getty Images) England named its XI playing for the opening test of the highly expected series of five matches against India, which started on Friday, June 20 in Headingley, Leeds. The series presents the inauguration of the newly stunned trophies Tendulkar-andrson and starts the World Championship cycle in 2025–27 for both sides.All-Rounder Chris Woakes has been returning to the test team for the first time since December, strengthening the English attack and lower order batting. Also included is Durham Pacer Brydon Carse, who will play his first home test after he has previously introduced five preparations in Pakistan and New Zealand.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!However, the biggest point of speaking is to maintain Ollie Pope on No. 3. Despite the growing competition from the 21 -year -old Jacob Bethell, he held his place. Bethell impressed England last winter in New Zealand, and during the recent White-Ball series against West Indies again showed his talent. But he decided to play IPL with the Royal Challengers Bengalur instead of the recent Zimbabwe test, where the Pope bet his claims commanding 171.
England XI for 1. Test vs India
- 1. Zak Crawley, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Ollie Pope, 4. Joe Root, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (WK), 8.
Nevertheless, the Pope’s form against India and Australia remains a problem. Vice-capitan is on average only 24.60 against India and poor 15.70 in Ashes tests. Despite the statistics of Captain Ben Stokes, he supported the Pope and rejected the proposals for bias towards Bethell and described speculation as “agenda”.
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England made two changes in the team that defeated Zimbabwe on Trent Bridge. Woakes comes to the wounded Gus Atkinson and Cars replaces Cook itself. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith retains his place and adds depth to the middle order.When Stokes leads a well -rounded page and many possibilities of bowling available, England will try to make a strong start.India, led by the new captain Shaubman Gill, is trying to end the 18 -year -old waiting for the victory of the series on English soil. The youthful Indian group knows that the challenge is steep, but with both teams in the transition, the headingley test promises to set the tone of the fascinating summer cricket.
