England’s playing 11 announced. (Photo- Getty)
A 5 -match Test series is being played between India and England. The last match of this series will be played from 31 July at Kennington Oval Stadium in London. This series between the two teams has reached a very exciting turn. England are 2–1 in the series with 4 matches. England have now announced their playing 11 for the last match of the series. England have made a total of 4 changes in their team. The shocking thing is that he has also had to change his captain.
England’s playing 11 announced
The England team has made four changes in their playing XI for the fifth Test match against India. England captain Ben Stokes will not be able to play in this test due to right shoulder injury. Apart from them, spinner Liam Davson and fast bowler Jofra Archer and Bridan Cars have also been dropped from playing 11. England have included young batsman Jacob Bethel in their new playing XI. Apart from this, Gas Atkinson and Jamie Overton have also got a place in the team. Fast bowler Josh Tung will also be part of this match.
England captain Ben Stokes bowled a lot in the last two matches, due to which it is believed that he has suffered a right shoulder injury. The exit of Ben Stokes is a major setback for England. In the last two matches, he was elected Player of the Match. He is currently the best wicket -taking bowling in the series with 17 wickets. Not only this, he has also scored 304 runs with the help of a century. Now in his absence, Oli will take command of the Pope team.
England’s playing XI
Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope (Captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethel, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung.
