England will be keen to prove a point against Team India in the coming months. Here, we take a look at England’s likely playing XI for the Test series against India.
Openers: Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett
This duo has done well, and hence, they are likely to be backed. Ben Duckett will be India’s primary threat at the top of the order.
Middle-Order: Ollie Pope (WK), Joe Root and Harry Brook
England could have Ollie Pope as the keeper instead of Jamie Smith. Joe Root and Harry Brook will form the core of this middle order. Their performances will define the outcome of the series.
All-Rounders: Jacob Bethell and Ben Stokes (C)
Ben Stokes is the captain of England’s likely playing XI for the Test series against India. He is likely to both bat and bowl. Depending on the pitch, Bethell could play. If England needs another seamer, they could go with a bowling all-rounder.
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts
The likes of Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are likely to miss out due to injury. Jofra Archer will lead the attack. Shoaib Bashir could be backed as the lead spinner, especially because of his height.
