England have named a 15-member squad for the third and closing Take a look at in opposition to Pakistan at Edgbaston, retaining their successful mixture after sealing a 2-0 collection lead within the ongoing ICC World Take a look at Championship cycle.
Uncapped pacer Sonny Baker stays within the squad, whereas Matthew Fisher has been neglected of the bowling group for the Birmingham Take a look at, which begins on September 9.
Joe Root will lead the aspect, with Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sam Cook dinner, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue among the many tempo choices. Shoaib Bashir gives the specialist spin possibility, whereas Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith strengthen the batting line-up.
England squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook dinner, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Homosexual, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
England wrapped up the collection at Lord’s with a 194-run victory after one other dominant bowling show. The end result lifted them above Sri Lanka to sixth within the World Take a look at Championship standings and revived their marketing campaign following a 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia and a 2-1 house collection loss to New Zealand earlier in the summertime.
Pakistan, in the meantime, stay on the backside of the WTC desk and can purpose to keep away from a collection whitewash when the groups meet in Birmingham.
England received the opening Take a look at at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs earlier than finishing one other emphatic victory at Lord’s. The ultimate Take a look at will likely be performed at Edgbaston from September 9 to 13.
Collection schedule
- First Take a look at: August 19-23, Headingley — England received by an innings and 103 runs
- Second Take a look at: August 27-31, Lord’s — England received by 194 runs
- Third Take a look at: September 9-13, Edgbaston
