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Archer was included in the Test team after recently returned to first class cricket for Essex. But he did not find a place in the playing XI for Edgbaston Test.
Delhi: England have retained their previous playing XI for the second Test match against India in Edgbaston. After the victory in the headingley, the team led by Ben Stokes did not understand any change. This has led to a stop at the expectations of Jofra Archer’s return to Test cricket.
Jofra Archer’s return postponed
Archer was included in the Test team after recently returned to first class cricket for Essex. But he did not find a place in the playing XI for Edgbaston Test. It is being told that he could not even come to the training session of June 30 due to family reasons.
England’s batting order will remain the same
Ben Docket, who was the player of the match in the last match, will once again open with Zack Crlay. Docket scored a brilliant innings of 149 runs in the second innings, leading England to achieve the target of 371 runs. At the same time, Croly also achieved the rhythm after a poor start. Joe Root, Harry Brook and Captain Ben Stokes will once again be seen in the middle order.
Playing XI for Edgbaston Test
| Serial number | player name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Croly | Opener batsman |
| 2 | Ben docket | Opener batsman |
| 3 | Oli pope | Middle -order batsman |
| 4 | Joe root | Middle -order batsman |
| 5 | Harry Brook | Middle -order batsman |
| 6 | Ben stokes (Captain) | All -rounder / captain |
| 7 | Jamie Smith (wicket keeper) | Wicketkeeper batsman |
| 8 | Chris Woakes | All -rounder / fast bowler |
| 9 | Bridan Cars | Fast bowler |
| 10 | Josh tongs | Fast bowler |
| 11 | Shoaib Bashir | Spin bowler |
There is no change in bowling either
England once again put Shoaib Bashir in the team as the only spinner. Josh Tung, Chris Woakes and Bridan Cars will be responsible for fast bowling. Captain Stokes himself will also bowl when needed. Josh Tung impressed with four wickets in the first innings of the last match.
Do or die status for India
On the other hand, young captain Shubman Gill, who is leading India, will have special eyesight in this match. Gill is still looking for his first win as captain. In the first innings of the Handingley Test, India had shown some hope, but in the second innings the entire team stumbled. In such a situation, India will have to make a strong comeback in this match.
Now everyone’s eyes on Edgebeston
England are 1-0 ahead in this five-match series. In such a situation, England would like to strengthen its lead in the Edgbaston Test, while India is expecting a return to the new captaincy. It remains to be seen which team goes ahead.
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