England Men have named their playing XI to take on India in the third Test match at Rajkot starting on Thursday. The visitors have made one change with Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir.
England Men’s XI
1. Zak Crawley
2. Ben Duckett
3. Ollie Pope
4. Joe Root
5. Jonny Bairstow
6. Ben Stokes (C)
7. Ben Foakes
8. Rehan Ahmed
9. Tom Hartley
10. Mark Wood
11. James Anderson
Stokes is poised to become the 76th player to feature in 100 Tests, a significant milestone in cricket history. As he steps onto the field, he will become the 16th player to achieve this feat for England, highlighting his enduring contribution to the sport.
The England 11 for the third Test against India comprises Crawley, Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Rehan, Sam Hartley, Mark Wood, and James Anderson.
One change to our XI for the third Test in Rajkot ๐ ๐
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Stokes’ journey in Test cricket is marked by remarkable achievements, solidifying his status as one of England’s cricketing greats. His impending 100th Test appearance serves as a testament to his talent, dedication, and enduring impact on the game.