England Have unveiled your play for fifth and final test India Oval, in London, starts on Thursday, 31 July. Finely finely in favor of England with the series, the hosts will look at a memorable home win, while India’s target will level the series and England will have to refuse to win a series. The competition promises to have a high-wrenching clash, the two teams expected to bring their best for the decider.
Ben Stokes ate out with a shoulder injury
In a major blow for England, captain and all -rounder Ben stokes The decisive of the series has been excluded due to a shoulder injury. Stokes, who played an important role in England’s victory in the third and fourth tests and was named the match player on both occasions, faced inconvenience during his extended bowling mantra in Manchester.
India batted for 143 overs in five sessions in the final innings of the fourth Test, forcing Stokes for a total of 35 overs. The 33 -year -old had closed his right shoulder on several occasions, raising concerns about his fitness. Already with England proceeding a series 2–1, the management has decided not to raise the risk of increasing its injury.
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England announced four changes for the Oval Test
England have made four changes from the side that played in the Draw Manchester Test. Skipper stokes, pacers Jofra Archer And Bridan CarsAnd spinner Liam Dawson Are the players missing? Oli pope In the absence of Stokes, you will capture the captaincy, while Jacob Bethel, Josh TongueAnd Jamie overtan Come into Xi, impressing both batting and bowling departments.
The selection reflects England’s intention to field a balanced side, with a young all-rounder in fresh speed options and Bethel, who is ready to start at number 6.
England game for oval test xi:
Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethel, Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue