TOP STORIES
ENG vs IND 5th Test: England reveal playing XI, Ben Stokes to sit out the final game
England have unveiled their playing XI for the fifth Test match against India beginning on July 31 at The Oval. Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth Test due to a shoulder injury, with Ollie Pope set to captain the side. Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and spinner Liam Dawson will also be missing the final Test.
Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Jacob Bethell have been named in the playing XI. All-rounder Jamie Overton, who was recently added to the squad, has been named in the playing XI. Chris Woakes has been retained and will lead England's bowling attack. The final Test is very important for both teams because a win for England will help them claim the series, while a victory for India would help them draw the series. Currently, England lead the series 2-1.
England's XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
Tags
More News
Ramiz Raja accuses match referee Andy Pycroft of bias towards India
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has made an outlandish claim against match referee Andy Pycroft, accusing him of exhibiting bias towards India. Ramiz, in his accusations against the Zimbabwe official, asserted that Pycroft had been a fixture in India's matches and that he has officiated for India in 90 matches.
"What's interesting is Andy Pyc...
West Indies confirm squad for three T20Is against Nepal in Sharjah, bring in five uncapped players
West Indies have confirmed their squad to face Nepal in a series of three T20Is set to take place later this month in Sharjah. The Caribbean side has decided to rest some of their experienced stars: Shai Hope, pacer Alzarri Joseph and batter Johnson Charles. Following the decision to rest key players, West Indies squad features promising young talents. Spinner Akeal Hosein...
Asia Cup 2025: It's now or never for Afghanistan as they face Group B toppers Sri Lanka
As the Asia Cup 2025 inches closer to the Super Fours, Group B toppers Sri Lanka find themselves in the must-win situation as they face a determined Afghanistan side in the 11th match of the Asia Cup on Thursday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The match will determine which two teams progress from this tightly contested group, with Bangladesh also in the mi...
Gudakesh Motie's sharp spell leads Amazon Warriors to CPL 2025 final
Guyana Amazon Warriors secured their spot in the final of CPL 2025 after a tremendous 14-run victory over the St. Lucia Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday at Providence Stadium, Guyana. The match turned out to be a high-octane affair, with Gudakesh Motie chipping in with four wickets to cripple the St. Lucia Kings' chase. Both teams had been in exceptional form throughout the tou...
Pakistan storm into Super Four with dominant victory over UAE
In an incredibly thrilling encounter that unfolded at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Wednesday, Pakistan emerged victorious with a dominant 41-run win over the hosts, UAE, booking their spot in the Super Fours. The much-needed victory not only solidified Pakistan's place in the next stage of the tournament but also once again proved the team's re...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram