On Wednesday, June 18, there is no room for Jacob Bethell in XI when England announced its line -up for the first test against India in Headingley.
Bethell made a strong case to seal the place during England last year in New Zealand with the three fifties, but it seems that the last 171 Pope 171 against Zimbabwe in a one -time test has affected things in his favor. CEO of the English cricket, England Rob Key indicated that it would be a call that would not affect the future of both players.
The Pope scored a brilliant 196 against India in Hyderabad when England came to visit last year and helped them to win the match.
In addition, Chris Woakes will return to the test team for the first time since December. Brydon Carse, who impressed New Zealand, will play his first test on English soil. Josh language and shoaib Bashir rounded the bowling attack for England because Captain Ben Stokes is expected to stand up with several exceeding.
“England men confirmed their XI for the first Rothesay test against India in Headingley starting Friday.”
“Warwickshire All-Rounder Chris Woakes has been returning to side for the first time. Durham Seamer Brydon Carse will play his first home test after performing in his previous five tests in Pakistan and New Zealand,” read the ECB.
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England plays XI for the first test against India
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Cars, Josh Language, Shoaib Bashir.
As for the Indian team, they usually reveal the team at the time of throwing but Rishabh Pant confirmed it SHUBMAN GILL will be in the first test in headingley to launch on No. 4.
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June 18, 2025
