England has made 4 modifications, which includes the creation of three new pacers and a versatile for their sponsor.
Captain of England Ben Stokes was excluded from the oval test with a shoulder injury. The versatile had problems with its hamstrings and shoulders while bowling in the last two days in Manchester. Despite the pain, Stokes continued to play. And now he and England will pay for this.
Stokes injured outside the oval test
Stokes pushed his body too far, which included the bowling of an 8 spell on the fifth day. He was seen touching his shoulder and Hammy after each ball, but continued to play. Now Stokes has been excluded from the 5th India VS England test with a right shoulder injury. In the absence of stokes, Ollie Pope will direct the team.
“Disappointed. Decent decent in the muscles that I cannot pronounce. I came here this morning by trying to find ways to contribute to the stick. After discussions with the medical team, it was decided. The risk was much too high. I did not expect someone else in my place too,” Stokes told oval journalists.
“Yes, maybe planning could be done better. Two tests have experienced eight or nine days, and we also have two three-day shortcomings. It could be done better, as perhaps a difference of four or five days for each test to maintain consistency”, “ Stokes said on game planning.
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Stokes was replaced by Jamie Overton, who was the only addition to the England team for the oval test. All-Rond-Rond-rhythm like Stokes, Overton is a comparable replacement. But there are three other changes. England also rested Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse.
Cane played the first four test games, while Acher, who returns after 4 years, played two games on the trot and was put on the bench to manage his workload. Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue will replace him.
Liam Dawson, who returned to test cricket after 8 years, was abandoned. Surrey, the oval home team used to play 4 front line pacers on the site and succeeded. England seems to follow the same method. Jacob Bethell came for Dawson, but the main reason for his selection is his striker.
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