England has unveiled its 14-player squad for the opening match of the Rothesay Test Series against India, set to commence on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
Skipper Ben Stokes will helm the team, while Surrey’s Jamie Overton makes a return after his previous Test appearance against New Zealand in 2022.
The lineup also features Durham’s Brydon Carse and Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes, who were recalled after their performances in England’s tour of New Zealand last year.
Meanwhile, Gus Atkinson misses out due to a hamstring injury sustained in the recent Test against Zimbabwe. England will battle India in a five-Test series, concluding on August 4 at the Kia Oval in London.
The squad aims to regain momentum following recent challenges, with fans eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest between two cricket powerhouses.
SQUAD:
- Ben Stokes
- Shoaib Bashir
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook
- Brydon Carse
- Sam Cook
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Overton
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Jamie Smith
- Josh Tongue
- Chris Woakes
