Overview:
Star fast bowler Bridan Cars is ready to ‘debut’ on his home ground.
Delhi: England have announced their playing XI for the first match of the five matches played against India in Handingley. Star fast bowler Bridan Cars is ready to ‘debut’ on his home ground.
Cars made a Test debut in Pakistan at the end of 2024. Interestingly, he has played all his five Tests on foreign soil so far and has taken 27 wickets in these five matches. Now he is ready to play Test matches in England for the first time. He recently returned to the limited overs series against the West Indies after recovering from foot surgery.
Cars are known for their fatal bowling, who also keep contributing significantly with the bat.
Apart from this, Josh Tung and Shoaib Bashir have also maintained their place in the playing XI, while the team will be commanded by Ben Stokes. On the other hand, Jamie Smith will play the lead wicketkeeper.
Significantly, this Test match will start from June 20. The team captained by England Shubman Gill is fully prepared to compete with Team India. The thing to see will be how this team will face the challenge of the guests.
England XI for 1st Test for England’s first Test
| Serial number | player name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Croly | Opener batsman |
| 2 | Ben docket | Opener batsman |
| 3 | Oli pope | Batsman |
| 4 | Joe root | Batsman |
| 5 | Harry Brook | Batsman |
| 6 | Ben stokes (Captain, | All -rounder |
| 7 | Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper batsman |
| 8 | Chris Woakes | All -rounder / fast bowler |
| 9 | Bridan Cars | Fast bowler |
| 10 | Josh tongs | Fast bowler |
| 11 | Shoaib Bashir | Spin bowler |
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