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    Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith to Debut as England Unveil XI for 1st Test Against West Indies

    1xBook NewsBy 1xBook NewsJuly 9, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read1 Views
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    Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith to Debut as England Unveil XI for 1st Test Against West Indies

    The England cricket team has finalized its playing XI for the 1st Test against the West Indies, set to commence on Wednesday, July 10, at Lord’s in London. Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith are set to make their Test debuts, with Atkinson earning his first call-up to the 14-man squad.

    In addition to the promising Atkinson, Chris Woakes and James Anderson have been selected as the frontline seamers for the hosts. This match marks Woakes’ return to red-ball cricket for the national side, having last played in the 5th Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval last year. Anderson, meanwhile, is preparing for his 188th and final Test appearance.

    Shoaib Bashir, who debuted during the India tour earlier this year, will play his first Test on English soil. Jamie Smith, who has impressed with over 500 runs for Surrey in this year’s County Championship, will take on wicketkeeping duties at Lord’s.

    England playing XI for 1st Test against West Indies: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson.

    England’s Struggles in India

    Earlier this year, England, under the leadership of Ben Stokes, endured a 4-1 series defeat against India in a five-Test series. Despite a remarkable comeback victory in Hyderabad, England struggled to maintain their momentum throughout the series.

    The team often found themselves in strong positions but failed to capitalize, allowing India to dominate. Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as the chief destroyer for India, amassing 700 runs, while India’s bowlers, both spinners and pacers, performed admirably.

    With England currently languishing at the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, they are desperate for a comeback against the West Indies. This series offers them a chance to regain form and improve their standings in the WTC.

    Will the fresh faces of Atkinson and Smith spark a revival for England? The upcoming Test promises to be an exciting encounter, filled with new opportunities and high stakes for the English team.

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