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ENG vs WI: ECB releases five players from bio-secure bubble

England has released five players from the bio-secure bubble here after they missed out on selection for the ongoing third Test against the West Indies. ENG vs WI, 3rd Test | Day One report The 34-year-old Denly played the first Test of the series before being dropped following the return of Joe Root from paternity leave. “While Denly will join up with the England camp at the Ageas Bowl on Monday ahead of the Royal London ODI Series, the other four players will be available for their counties in the build-up to the start of English domestic season, which starts with the Bob Willis Trophy on 1 August,” the ECB said. England had named an enlarged squad for the three-match Test series against the West Indies, with a number of players kept as reserves for any possible requirement of COVID-19 substitutions.

The Hindu

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