ENG vs IND: Good news for Team India! Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test match, see England’s playing 11

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The fifth match of the ongoing five-match Test series between England and India will be played at Kennington Oval ground in London from July 31. At the same time, the English cricket team has suffered a major setback before the start of this match.

Let us tell you that the team’s captain and veteran all-rounder Ben Stokes is out of this match due to a shoulder injury. Stokes is the highest wicket-taker (17) for England in this series so far. He has also played some useful innings with the bat. Before Stokes’ absence, England may have to struggle to win the last Test match. In Stokes’ absence, Ollie Pope will be seen leading the team.

Stokes was seen in trouble while bowling during the fourth Test match played at Old Trafford, many times he was seen caressing his shoulder after bowling. However, he still bowled brilliantly in that match and took a total of 6 wickets.

Apart from this, England has made three more big changes for the 5th Test match against India. Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson and Brydon Carse have been shown the way out, while young left-handed batsman Jacob Bethal, while Gut Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue have returned to the bowling order. England has played a total of four fast bowlers for this Test match. There is no full-time spinner in the team. In such a situation, the fast bowlers are likely to get more help from the pitch.

England’s playing 11 for the 5th Test match against India

Jack Crowley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethal, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue.

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