England Playing 11 For IND vs ENG Hyderabad Test: A day ahead of the upcoming IND vs ENG 1st Test match in Hyderabad, Ben Stokes-led England cricket team unveiled its playing 11. The visiting side has opted for a spin-heavy strategy in their playing 11, featuring four spinners and only one pacer. Among them, left-arm off-spinner Tom Hartley, who has displayed commendable performances for Lancashire in county cricket, is poised to make his debut for England.
The trio of Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, and Rehan Ahmed will spearhead the spin department for England. Given the favorable conditions for spinners on Indian pitches, the spin trio is expected to play a crucial responsibility in IND vs ENG Hyderabad Test.
Why no James Anderson in England playing 11 for IND vs ENG Hyderabad Test
Veteran England bowler James Anderson has missed out on a spot in England playing 11 for IND vs ENG 1st Test, with Jack Crawley and Ben Duckett earning opportunities as batting openers. The middle order will feature the likes of Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and captain Ben Stokes.
In the fast-bowling department, the sole representative in the team is fiery pacer Mark Wood, as veteran Anderson, who has 690 Test wickets to his name, finds himself excluded from England's starting lineup for IND vs ENG Hyderabad Test match.
Right-arm seamer James Anderson's subpar showing in the Ashes, coupled with the consideration that 'spin-friendly' Indian conditions don't offer much seam movement, might have been the reason behind him being snubbed from England's playing 11 for IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad.
Pakistan origin Shoaib Bashir missed out on playing the series opener due to visa issues and has returned to the United Kingdom. England is hoping for the matter to get resolved so that the spinner joins the squad in time for IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag.
England Playing 11 for IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach.