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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

England cricket welcomes returning stars for India Test series

India Cricket England Jamie Overton Jacob Bethell
  • Gus Atkinson is out of the first Test against India due to a hamstring injury, leading to Jamie Overton's recall.
  • Jamie Overton, who played his only Test in June 2022, is a fitness doubt after breaking a finger.
  • Brydon Carse has impressed in shorter formats, while Chris Woakes is expected to play for the England Lions to build his workload.
  • Jacob Bethell's return from the IPL creates a selection dilemma in the top order, with Duckett, Crawley, and Pope also in contention.
  • The first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley; Shubman Gill captains India following Rohit Sharma's retirement, and Virat Kohli has stepped away from red-ball cricket.

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Gus Atkinson ruled out of first India Test as Jamie Overton and Jacob Bethell return to England squad

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