England have moved to strengthen their fast-bouling resources before the fifth and final test against India at the Oval, calling the bowling all-rounder rapidly. Jamie overtanThe inclusion of overson indicated with the intention of injecting the latest England’s fresh impatts and provided a very important cover for a speed attack, which tolerated a fierce workout during a fierce workout Fourth test at Old TraffordWith the series on the line, the hosts are leaving no stone unturned in their search to register a win or draw, which will see them clinning the series.
England reinforces their speed battery
The decision to bring the overton into the squad comes in Manchester in view of a difficult fourth test, where the England bowlers spent a shocking spending in 143 overs in the field in the last two days as India successfully batted for a draw.
The charge has been particularly heavy Chris Woakes And Bridan CarsBoth have painted in all four tests of the current series. Jofra ArcherMaking a long-awaited comeback from a four-year injury to-off-off, also played in two matches, which rapidly combines cumulative fatigue within the coalition department. Tight change between matches further complicates cases, England started a decisive test with late playing in Manchester on Sunday evening and three days later on Thursday. Overton, who earned his only Test cap in 2022, included Gus etcinson And Josh tongue As an alternative to additional speed in the extended England squad, bowlers highlight the concern of management on fitness and readiness.
While the call-up of the overton provides depth, England’s some motion is an element of uncertainty around the readiness of the match. Overton, now 31, has recently limited first -class cricket, which has played only one match since May. The time of this low game is partially responsible for a finger injury, while the first summer represents England against the West Indies. His final test appearance was in 2022, which means that his return to the longest format will be a significant step in intensity after the period of relative inactivity in red ball cricket.
A 27 -year -old promising Gas Atkinson, in 2024, enjoyed a success test, claiming an impressive 52 wickets. However, he is hurt in the current summer. A hamstring issue has been excluded from the first class dispute for more than two months during a united test against Zimbabwe.
Josh Tongu, 27, is also a recent test experience, played in the first two matches of the series against India and has taken 11 wickets. He has been within the entire England squad and was recently released to participate in the final two days of Nottinghamshire’s Countinghamshire’s County Championship stability at Hampshire, suggesting that the full match was close to fitness.
Keeping in mind the captain’s fitness Ben stokesThe possibility of all three – overtance, atkinson, and tongue – is not being denied in the playing XI for the final test.
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England squad for Oval Test
Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Gas Atkinson, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brooke, Bridon Cars, Zak Croly, Liam Dawson, Ben Docket, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Jo Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tong, Chris Vokes