IND Vs Eng: Return of Vox and a chance to a new face, England announced their playing XI for the first Test against India

The 5 -match Test series between England and India is going to start at the headingley ground in Leeds from 20 June. Two days before this high-voltage match i.e. on June 18, England announced their playing XI for their first Test. The biggest name in the team is the fast bowler Chris Woakes, who will be part of the Test team for the first time since December 2024. Vokes’ record against India has been excellent, and he has once again been entrusted with the responsibility of England’s pace attack.

Bridan cars have also got a special opportunity, this will be his first domestic test. Till now he has played Test cricket in New Zealand and Pakistan. With him, Josh Tung and Vox will make England’s fast bowling trio. England’s bowling attack looks slightly mild in the absence of injured Gas Atkinson, but keeping in mind the conditions, the team has chosen the same spinner Shoaib Bashir.

In batting, Zack Crowley and Ben Docket can open, while Oli Pope may get a chance at number three. Recently, he has gained confidence in this place on the basis of a century against Zimbabwe. The responsibility of the middle order will be on the shoulders of Joe Root, Harry Brook, Captain Ben Stokes, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

England’s playing XI (1st Test vs India):

Zack Crowley, Ben Docket, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Shoaib Bashir, Bridan Cars, Josk Tung.