On the eve of the third Test against India in Rajkot, England revealed their playing XI on Wednesday, with just one change to the team that played the second match of the series in Visakhapatnam.
In place of spinner Shoaib Bashir, the visitors have brought in paceman Mark Wood.
In place of spinner Shoaib Bashir, the visitors have brought in paceman Mark Wood.
The five-match series is currently level at 1-1.
“England Men have named their team to take on India in the third Test match at Rajkot starting on Thursday,” the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a press release.
“The Three Lions have made one change with Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir,” the statement added.
It will be a landmark match for England captain Ben Stokes, who will mark his 100th Test appearance.
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson
