England vs New Zealand: Hosts retain Jack Leach in unchanged XI for second Test
2 years, 6 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Hosts retain Jack Leach in unchanged XI for second Test

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Leach has kept his place in an unchanged England XI for the second Test at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge starting Friday after being passed fit following concussion. London: Jack Leach has kept his place in an unchanged England XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge starting Friday after being passed fit following concussion. Both Stokes and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, out for just two and 15 at Lord’s, are due to hold pre-match news conferences later on Thursday. England team: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...
2 weeks, 2 days ago

England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England stamp their authority on New Zealand in the 2nd Test match, as Day 2 belonged to the Ben Stokes' men right from the word go. At Stumps, Day 2, England hold a massive advantage, as they lead the Kiwis by 533 runs, and carry on from their overnight score of 378/5 in just 76 …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: England cruising to commanding win as it leads by 533 runs on Day 2
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: England cruising to commanding win as it leads by 533 runs on Day 2

The Hindu  

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for five at the close of play on day two with an imposing lead of 533. Atkinson and Brydon Carse earlier lit up the morning with some fine seam bowling to dismiss New Zealand for …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat

India Today  

England continued to assert dominance over New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test as they finished the day on 378/5 leading New Zealand by 533 runs on Saturday, December 7 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand began the day on 86/5 in 26 overs trailing by 194 runs as England continued the momentum from the opening day and …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series

The Hindu  

New Zealand has named an unchanged starting lineup for its second Test match against England, starting in Wellington on Friday. The home side continues to field a four-man pace attack, opting not to include a specialist spinner in Mitchell Santner, who picked up a 10-wicket haul during the Kiwis’ series sweep in India earlier this year. “We have some spin …

NZ vs ENG: England announces unchanged playing XI for second test against New Zealand
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NZ vs ENG: England announces unchanged playing XI for second test against New Zealand

The Hindu  

England announced its squad for the second Test against New Zealand taking place at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington from Friday, December 6. Stokes, who pulled up while bowling his fifth over on the final day of the first Test, tossed the ball to Gus Atkinson to finish his stint. England leads the three-match Test series against New Zealand …

England announce playing XI for 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, Jacob Bethell retained at No 3 – India TV
2 weeks, 6 days ago

England announce playing XI for 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, Jacob Bethell retained at No 3 – India TV

India TV News  

England have announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand as they look to seal the series in Wellington, starting Friday, December 6. Despite calling up Durham wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson to the squad as injured Jordan Cox's replacement, England have opted to stick with the same line-up from the Christchurch win with Ollie Pope batting at …

Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Despite Kane Williamson's 93, England dominate Day 1 of 1st Test vs New Zealand

India Today  

It was quite an intriguing start to the 3-match Test series between England and New Zealand. The Day 1 of the 1st Test witnessed England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bowl first, banking on the pitch's grassy cover to assist their bowlers. Gus Atkinson justified the decision early by removing Devon Conway in the second over, but New Zealand's …

England Announce Playing 11 For 1st NZ vs ENG Test, Jacob Bethell To Make Debut
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

England Announce Playing 11 For 1st NZ vs ENG Test, Jacob Bethell To Make Debut

ABP News  

Christchurch, Nov 26: England have handed a debut to uncapped youngster Jacob Bethell as they named their playing XI for the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, starting on Thursday at Hagley Oval. ALSO ON ABP Live | BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah Hails Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 161 As Batter’s Best Knock After India Thump Australia By 295 Runs …

NZ vs ENG: Jacob Bethell handed England Test debut against New Zealand
4 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG: Jacob Bethell handed England Test debut against New Zealand

The Hindu  

England’s Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in First-Class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Thursday. In a rejig forced by the injury to wicketkeeper Jordan Cox, Ollie Pope will take the gloves and drop down the order to bat at six with Bethell coming in …

England Sticks with Unchanged Team for Australia Clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

England Sticks with Unchanged Team for Australia Clash

Hindustan Times  

England has named an unchanged team for their clash with Australia in the second of four Tests at Twickenham this month. The starting lineup remains the same, with the only adjustments being made to the bench with Luke Cowan-Dickie replacing Theo Dan at hooker and Ben Curry returning to a five-three split between forwards and backs.

England name unchanged XV to face Australia as Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to the bench
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

England name unchanged XV to face Australia as Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to the bench

The Telegraph  

He recently told Telegraph Sport: “At that point my arm was screwed and then my heart went so I was thinking really what more can happen?” However, he has started this season in fine form for Sale Sharks and is promoted above Theo Dan as replacement hooker behind captain Jamie George. The other change to the bench sees Northampton winger …

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan
2 months ago

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan

The Telegraph  

One look at the Rawalpindi square indicates the rationale behind England’s selection of three spinners and only one specialist seamer. Pakistan played a leg-spinner last week, who bowled three or four overs, but you’d rather have it and not need it than need it if not have it.” Analysis: Rehan recall a huge gamble with series on the line This …

England hand Brydon Carse Test debut after Ben Stokes ruled out
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England hand Brydon Carse Test debut after Ben Stokes ruled out

The Telegraph  

Jack Leach also returns to the side for the first time since he limped out of a Test match in Hyderabad in January. “I tried my hardest to get myself fit for this game, but have taken the call to miss this one because I’ve not quite managed to get game-ready,” Stokes said. I’ve got some good things to focus …

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery
9 months, 4 weeks ago

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery

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Jack Leach had picked up a knee injury during the first Test against india in Hyderabad. Image: Sportzpics Left-arm spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo knee surgery after being ruled out of England’s ongoing tour of India. Leach, who came into the India series as England’s most experienced spinner, took part in the first Test at Hyderabad, which the …

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India

Hindustan Times  

This one is for the record books. That’s three more than Rehan Ahmed's age, and two more than Shoaib Bashir who will be making his debut after Jack Leach was ruled out due to a bad hamstring. To add to the incredulity, this will be Anderson’s 184th Test cap, with the rest of England's specialist spinners sharing a total of …

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury

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England's Jack Leach has been sidelined for the upcoming IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag, owing to an injury, thereby presenting an opportunity for his Somerset colleague, Shoaib Bashir, to possibly mark his debut on the international stage. Despite sustaining an injury to his left knee during the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Leach bowled 10 overs in the second …

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Jack Leach, the most experienced spinner in England's squad has been ruled out of the second Test against India. England's Jack Leach “He's ruled out of the second Test. Now that Leach is not there in Visakhapatnam, it leaves England's spin attack with a collective experience of three Tests - Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley. The spin-friendly pitches and the …

England hoping Jack Leach can rally after suffering ‘pretty serious’ knee injury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England hoping Jack Leach can rally after suffering ‘pretty serious’ knee injury

The Independent  

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England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot
1 year, 3 months ago

England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot

The Hindu  

England and New Zealand are preparing to meet on the one-day international stage for the first time since their wild, never-to-be-forgotten Cricket World Cup final more than four years ago. In a surprise and arguably premature selection, Brook — one of England's most explosive batters — was left out of the provisional 15-man squad for the World Cup that was …

England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot
1 year, 3 months ago

England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot

The Hindu  

England and New Zealand are preparing to meet on the one-day international stage for the first time since their wild, never-to-be-forgotten Cricket World Cup final more than four years ago. In a surprise selection, Brook — one of England’s most explosive batters — was left out of the provisional 15-man squad for the World Cup that was announced in mid-August. …

Harry Brook called up into England squad for pre-World Cup New Zealand internationals
1 year, 3 months ago

Harry Brook called up into England squad for pre-World Cup New Zealand internationals

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England's squad for Rugby World Cup becomes clear
1 year, 4 months ago

England's squad for Rugby World Cup becomes clear

The Telegraph  

Henry Slade is devastated by his shock omission from England’s World Cup squad, with the experienced centre paying the price for Steve Borthwick’s desire to prioritise bulk and versatility. Other casualties from England’s wider training squad include No 8 Alex Dombrandt, hooker Jamie Blamire and wing Joe Cokanasiga who did not seize their opportunities in England’s dispiriting 20-9 defeat to …

Ben Stokes-led England names unchanged Playing XI for fifth and final Ashes Test
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes-led England names unchanged Playing XI for fifth and final Ashes Test

The Hindu  

England has named an unchanged Playing XI for the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia starting at The Oval from July 27-31, the English Cricket Board said on Wednesday. Warner dismisses Oval retirement rumour, eyes Ashes victory Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 …

England may rejig attack in Leach’s absence, says Atherton
1 year, 6 months ago

England may rejig attack in Leach’s absence, says Atherton

The Hindu  

England’s lack of spin options may force them into rejigging their bowling attack for the Ashes series against Australia following Jack Leach’s unavailability through injury, former England captain Michael Atherton said. “For years now, with the County Championship pushed to the margins of the season, counties have had no incentive to produce or play spinners and the county game has …

ENG vs IRE Test: England captain Ben Stokes provides major update on fitness ahead of Ireland match
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs IRE Test: England captain Ben Stokes provides major update on fitness ahead of Ireland match

India TV News  

ENG vs IRE Test: England's Test captain Ben Stokes will be leading his team after a long window as the English side locks horns against Ireland in the one-off Test match. Notably, Stokes has dropped a major update on his fitness ahead of the English summer and the Ireland Test. “Unless I can't walk, I'll be on the field,” Stokes …

NZ v ENG Highlights 2nd Test Day 3 updates: New Zealand trails by 24 runs, England in commanding position
1 year, 9 months ago

NZ v ENG Highlights 2nd Test Day 3 updates: New Zealand trails by 24 runs, England in commanding position

The Hindu  

Story so far: Day 2 report James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Spinner Jack Leach also took three scalps, leaving New Zealand staring at a 297-run deficit with three days remaining. SQUADS New Zealand …

England rip through New Zealand after Ben Stokes opts for attacking declaration
1 year, 9 months ago

England rip through New Zealand after Ben Stokes opts for attacking declaration

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NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Anderson, Leach put England in control after aggressive declaration
1 year, 9 months ago

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Anderson, Leach put England in control after aggressive declaration

The Hindu  

James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain forced an early end to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at …

New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook racks up more runs after nine Test innings than anyone in history
1 year, 10 months ago

New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook racks up more runs after nine Test innings than anyone in history

The Telegraph  

Expect England to announce an unchanged team at the toss in a few moments. Last week's victory was a first in a test for England in New Zealand since 2008 and they now have a chance to inflict a first home test series defeat on the Black Caps in six years. Tim Southee, the New Zealand captain, has made it …

England announce playing XI to take on New Zealand in 2nd Test, no changes made
1 year, 10 months ago

England announce playing XI to take on New Zealand in 2nd Test, no changes made

India TV News  

Bazball has taken the world by storm and there are no second thoughts about it. The English cricket team under the leadership of Ben Stokes has been extremely dominant and they have won 10 out of their 11 previous Test matches. The English Test team had an almost perfect game of Test cricket against host New Zealand in Bay Oval, …

England name unchanged XI for 2nd Test, Matt Henry set to return for New Zealand
1 year, 10 months ago

England name unchanged XI for 2nd Test, Matt Henry set to return for New Zealand

India Today  

England will field an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand, captain Ben Stokes confirmed on Thursday, while the hosts are expected to add Matt Henry to their bowling attack in an attempt to level the series. England registered a thumping 267-run win over New Zealand in the opening Test last week to take a 1-0 series …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand primed to ‘throw some punches’ at confident England
1 year, 10 months ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand primed to ‘throw some punches’ at confident England

The Hindu  

New Zealand will “throw some punches” when it faces an attacking England in the second Test starting on Friday in Wellington, as the host bid to rescue the two-match series. It was England’s 10th win in 11 Tests under head coach Brendon McCullum and further evidence of the success of the New Zealander’s “Bazball” attacking cricket revolution. England’s emphatic victory …

IND vs ENG: Hats off to Pant, but we are not scared of what we need to chase - England assistant coach
2 years, 5 months ago

IND vs ENG: Hats off to Pant, but we are not scared of what we need to chase - England assistant coach

India TV News  

Rishabh Pant's brilliant performance that added 146 runs on board has not shaken England's mindset according to assistant coach Paul Collingwood. But Collingwood said England were not scared by the remarkable bounce back by Team India as they were used to chasing big totals in the fourth innings in recent times. We're trying to be as attacking as possible and …

Ben Stokes 'pushing the envelope' as England sweep New Zealand: Brendon McCullum
2 years, 5 months ago

Ben Stokes 'pushing the envelope' as England sweep New Zealand: Brendon McCullum

Firstpost  

England, after rain washed out the final morning’s session, took just 15.2 overs to score the remaining 113 runs they required to reach a target of 296 for a seven-wicket victory that followed a pair of five-wicket triumphs over the Test world champions at Lord’s and Trent Bridge. Leeds: England’s new red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had nothing …

England vs New Zealand: Jack Leach strikes before Ollie Pope leads hosts closer to Test series clean sweep
2 years, 5 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Jack Leach strikes before Ollie Pope leads hosts closer to Test series clean sweep

Firstpost  

England were 183-2 at stumps on the fourth day of the third and final Test, needing just a further 113 runs to reach a target of 296 on Monday’s last day. Leeds: Jack Leach took 10 wickets in a Test for the first time in his career before Ollie Pope and Joe Root set about leading England’s charge to a …

Highlights, England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test Day 4 in Headingley: Hosts in driver's seat in chase of 296
2 years, 5 months ago

Highlights, England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test Day 4 in Headingley: Hosts in driver's seat in chase of 296

Firstpost  

Follow LIVE scorecard from the third Test between England and New Zealand. Day 3 report: England strangled New Zealand’s top order through pace and spin in the second innings to stay in the ascendency three days into the third test at Headingley on Saturday. Tom Latham and captain Kane Williamson raised New Zealand hopes of setting a big target in …

'I didn't even know if that was allowed. I don't actually like that': Jack Leach reacts to Nicholls' bizarre dismissal
2 years, 5 months ago

'I didn't even know if that was allowed. I don't actually like that': Jack Leach reacts to Nicholls' bizarre dismissal

Hindustan Times  

Social media has been flooded with reactions to the strange, unfortunate manner in which New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls was dismissed by England spinner Jack Leach on the first day of the Headingley Test in their series. Batting on just 19 runs but having faced nearly 100 balls, Nicholls decided to put some pressure on Leach right before tea, stepping out …

NZ vs ENG, Third Test: Broad at the double before New Zealand lose Nicholls to freak dismissal
2 years, 6 months ago

NZ vs ENG, Third Test: Broad at the double before New Zealand lose Nicholls to freak dismissal

The Hindu  

Stuart Broad led England’s attack in the absence of James Anderson before New Zealand lost Henry Nicholls in bizarre fashion on the opening day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. New Zealand were 123 for five at tea, with Broad removing Tom Latham in the first over of the match prior to capturing the key wicket of New …

ENG vs NZ, 3rd Test: England announces XI, Anderson injured, Overton to debut
2 years, 6 months ago

ENG vs NZ, 3rd Test: England announces XI, Anderson injured, Overton to debut

India TV News  

Highlights England have clinched the three match test series 2-0 Owing to an ankle injury, Anderson misses out on the final test This is England's only change in the series so far England has announced their playing eleven for the third and the final test match of the series to be played at Headingley, Leeds, a venue which is famous …

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test, Day 5: Stokes & Bairstow lead their side to victory; England wins series
2 years, 6 months ago

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test, Day 5: Stokes & Bairstow lead their side to victory; England wins series

India TV News  

Highlights Johny Bairstow has been awarded Man of the Match The next test match will be played at Headingley England claim the series by 2-0 The newly formed England unit with head coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Bens Stokes seems to be in really good touch as England defeated New Zealand by 5 wickets to claim the three-match test series …

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Do you know about concussion substitute rule? Here are all details
2 years, 6 months ago

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Do you know about concussion substitute rule? Here are all details

India TV News  

The recent case of concussion substitute in cricket: During England vs New Zealand ongoing Test match series, Jack Leach, the England spinner was replaced by Mark Parkinson after the former suffered a head injury during the first Test. "Jack Leach continued his seven-day mandatory concussion return-to-play protocol and is fit to play in the match," England Cricket said. A concussion …

Jack Leach declared fit to play for England in second Test against New Zealand
2 years, 6 months ago

Jack Leach declared fit to play for England in second Test against New Zealand

India TV News  

Jack Leach, the England spinner has passed the fitness test and has been included in the playing eleven for the second Test match against New Zealand. Leach suffered a head injury in the first Test and after clearing concussion protocols, the spinner was passed fit to play the second Test, starting on Friday. England Playing XI for 2nd Test: Zak …

Humbled New Zealand seeks quick fixes for Nottingham Test
2 years, 6 months ago

Humbled New Zealand seeks quick fixes for Nottingham Test

The Hindu  

New Zealand heads to Nottingham for the second Test against England with pride wounded and its World Test Championship campaign on a knife-edge after a deflating loss at Lord’s. Less than a year after beating India at the same venue to claim the inaugural WTC trophy, New Zealand’s five-wicket defeat on Sunday left it seventh in the standings and another …

ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1: England collapses after Anderson, Potts bundle Kiwis for 132
2 years, 6 months ago

ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1: England collapses after Anderson, Potts bundle Kiwis for 132

The Hindu  

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, with 17 wickets tumbling Thursday on a frantic start to the first Test against New Zealand. Led for the first time by the captain-coach pairing of Stokes and Brendon McCullum, with new director of cricket Rob Key It rattled through the Black Caps batting card, skittling …

England vs New Zealand: Lord's pays tribute to late Shane Warne during first Test
2 years, 6 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Lord's pays tribute to late Shane Warne during first Test

Firstpost  

England’s iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground paid tribute to the late Shane Warner during Day 1 of the first Test match between England and New Zealand England’s iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground paid tribute to the late Shane Warner during Day 1 of the first Test match between England and New Zealand in London on Thursday. During the 23rd over of the …

New Zealand excited to face off against old skipper McCullum
2 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand excited to face off against old skipper McCullum

The Hindu  

Brendon McCullum will be a "massive asset" in the English dressing room and the coach's aggressive mindset should fit hand-in-glove with captain Ben Stokes, New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls said. Named England head coach last week, former New Zealand captain McCullum will plot the downfall of his old team in the three-Test series starting at Lord's on June 2. "It’s …

Brendon McCullum named England's Test coach
2 years, 7 months ago

Brendon McCullum named England's Test coach

The Hindu  

Brendon McCullum has been named as the England men's Test coach on Thursday. READ: The 40-year-old succeeds Chris Silverwood and interim head coach Andrew Strauss as England bids to revamp its red-ball cricket structure after an Ashes series defeat and a Test series loss to West Indies earlier this year. Speaking on his appointment, McCullum said: "I'd like to say …

Ashes 2021: Having Ben Stokes back is great-Jack Leach's prospects boosted by return of England star
3 years ago

Ashes 2021: Having Ben Stokes back is great-Jack Leach's prospects boosted by return of England star

India Today  

The return of Ben Stokes to the England squad is happy news for Jack Leach as the left-arm spinner's hopes of playing a meaningful part in the five-Test Ashes series will get a major boost by the star all-rounder's comeback. Stokes's absence through the home summer also saw Leach left out in the cold, with selectors preferring seam-heavy attacks for …

Jos Buttler, Jack Leach return as England announce squad for fifth Test against India
3 years, 3 months ago

Jos Buttler, Jack Leach return as England announce squad for fifth Test against India

India TV News  

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler and spinner Jack Leach have been recalled for the fifth Test against India as England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the final tie of the five-Test series slated to be played at the Emirates Old Trafford on Friday. Buttler's return implies one between Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope will sit out for …

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