James Anderson returns for England’s Test against India
England have made two changes for their rescheduled Test match against India, with Sam Billings taking over from the unwell Ben Foakes and James Anderson back to lead the bowling attack.
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James Anderson replaces Jamie Overton in England team for India Test
James Anderson will replace Jamie Overton for England in the rescheduled fifth Test against India at Edgbaston, the team said on Thursday. Anderson, England's record wicket-taker in Test cricket, missed the third Test against New Zealand with an ankle injury. His duel with India stalwart Virat Kohli will be an interesting sub-plot of the match beginning on Friday.
Anderson replaces Overton in England team for India test
BIRMINGHAM, England : Veteran seamer James Anderson will replace Jamie Overton for England in the rescheduled fifth test against India at Edgbaston, the team said on Thursday.
England name Sam Billings and James Anderson in XI for Test against India
Sam Billings will take on wicketkeeping duties for England in the rearranged fifth Test against India while James Anderson replaces Jamie Overton in the XI.
England vs India, 5th Test: James Anderson Returns As England Name Playing XI
England on Thursday announced their playing XI for the rescheduled fifth Test against India that begins at Edgbaston on Friday. James Anderson, who was ruled out of the third Test against New Zealand, has returned to the team, replacing Jamie Overton. Sam Billings, who was Ben Foakes' COVID-19 replacement in the third Test against New Zealand, has been picked to keep wickets. "The Three Lions make one change to the side that won the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley, with Jimmy Anderson returning to the side in place of Jamie Overton," the England Cricket Board wrote in its official statement.
Alice Davidson-Richards savours debut century as England take upper hand
Alice Davidson-Richards admitted scoring a Test century on debut was “bloody brilliant” as Nat Sciver also hit a maiden ton in the format to take England to 328 for six against South Africa.
England Announce Squad For Test vs India, Sam Billings And James Anderson Included
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday named the squad for the upcoming Test against India, beginning Friday in Birmingham, Edgbaston. Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has been added to the Test squad for the rearranged fifth Test versus India starting on Friday at Edgbaston.
Jamie Overton falls just short of debut Test century as England take narrow lead
Jamie Overton fell agonisingly short of a century in his first Test innings, but Jonny Bairstow’s 162 helped England establish a slender lead over New Zealand on day three at Headingley.