Summary
England has brought back Jacob Bethell for the first Test match against India and included Jamie Overton in the squad due to several injuries among their fast bowlers. Bethell, who missed the last match because of his commitments to the Indian Premier League, might not play in the final lineup, while Jamie Overton returns after his last appearance in 2022.
Key Facts
- Jacob Bethell was recalled to the England Test squad for the match against India after missing the previous match.
- Jamie Overton has been named in the squad because many fast bowlers are injured.
- Injured players include Gus Atkinson, who has a hamstring injury, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, and Olly Stone.
- Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse have returned to the team, and Josh Tongue and Sam Cook are also in the squad.
- Jamie Overton last played a Test match at the same ground in 2022.
- Overton is recovering from a broken finger.
- Injuries have affected other young bowlers, Josh Hull and Sonny Baker, keeping them out of upcoming games.
- England's captain, Ben Stokes, decided not to play as he recovers from hamstring surgery.
