IND vs ENG: Two fast bowlers included as England announce playing 11 for 3rd test in Rajkot

England have named their playing 11 for the third IND vs ENG test to be played in Rajkot.

England have announced their playing XI for the third test match against India in Rajkot. The third test will start on 15th February at Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot. England have tweaked their plans in the ongoing series and added one extra pace bowler in their playing XI. Right-arm pacer Mark Wood will return to the playing XI for the upcoming test.

Mark Wood will come into the playing XI in place of Shoaib Bashir, who made his test debut in the Vishakapatnam game. England will be going ahead with two pacers and two spin bowlers in their lineup. Mark Wood will accompany James Anderson in the Rajkot test. Both pacers will play a vital role on a flat wicket.

The ECB announced their playing XI and released a statement. The ECB statement reads, “England Men have named their team to take on India in the third Test match at Rajkot starting on Thursday. The Three Lions have made one change with Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir. Captain Ben Stokes is set to make his 100th Test appearance in Rajkot.”

Rajkot test will be a special one for the England skipper Ben Stokes. Star English all-rounder Ben Stokes will be playing his 100th test match of his career. Stokes made his test debut against Australia at Adelaide Oval in the Ashes 2013. Stokes has done a decent job for England in the first two test matches and he will be expected to make the occasion more special with the bat.

England playing XI for 3rd test against India:

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (Wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson.

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