The Ashes Headingley Test: England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Test, Moeen and Wood included
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The Ashes Headingley Test: England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Test, Moeen and Wood included

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England announced its playing XI for the third Ashes Test match against Australia and the Ben Stokes-led side has dropped veteran pacer James Anderson in one of three changes. England Playing XI for Third Test Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad Along with Anderson, fellow paceman Josh Tongue have been “rested”, according to a statement released by England on Wednesday. Ashes 2023, England vs Australia third Test: Probable XI, pitch report, weather forecast, where to watch Spin-bowling all-rounder Mooen Ali has been recalled into the side as England aims to keep the Ashes alive after Australia inflicted a 43-run defeat at Lord’s last week in a Test match that was marred with controversies. “It doesn’t mean I’m not going to bowl but that was a huge part of the thinking about the team that we picked.” On the omission of Anderson, the England skipper said: “It’s a good chance for Jimmy to have a rest up and then get ready to charge in from the Jimmy Anderson end at Old Trafford next week.” “It’s great to have Woody fit, he’s firing and ready to go this week.”

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