England Announce Playing XI For 5th Test vs India, Make One Big Change

06.03.2024 - 11:09 sports.ndtv.com

Right-arm seamer Mark Wood is set to replace Ollie Robinson in the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium starting from Thursday.

Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series where the pacer has managed to grab four wickets at an average of 55.50 against the hosts and will try his best to create an impact in the match as it is the last one of the series. England Playing XI for Dharamsala Test against India:Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C) Ben Foakes (WK), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.

Coming to the ongoing five-match series, India has won the series 3-1, handing England their first series loss under the leadership of Stokes and coach McCullum.

At this point, England will be playing for their pride. Both sides still have World Test Championship points to gain in Dharamsala, even though the series has been decided.

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