All-time leading wicket-taking seamer James Anderson was omitted from England's team for the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley, which begins on Thursday.
Both Anderson and fellow paceman Josh Tongue were "rested", according to an England statement. Their spots were taken by express quick Mark Wood and seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Anderson has been particularly off colour, taking just three wickets for 226 runs across the first two Tests. England sorely missed the pace of Wood in the first Test where Australia's lower order helped chase down 281 with just two wickets in hand.
Now, the hosts have added some much-needed firepower after going down 2-0 in the five-match series. Spin-bowling all-rounder Mooen Ali was also recalled as England aim to keep the series alive following their ill-tempered 43-run defeat at Lord's last week.