No recall for Stokes as England name unchanged third Test squad

LONDON: Ben Stokes used to be again overlooked as England named an unchanged 13-man squad on Monday for the 3rd Test against India at Trent Bridge beginning Saturday, the place victory would see them clinch the collection.

Stokes's ongoing trial on a charge of affray in Bristol saw him left out by way of England as they thrashed India by way of an innings and 159 runs in the second one Test at Lord's on Sunday to move 2-0 up with three to play within the five-match marketing campaign.

However, a brief statement issued by way of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) mentioned they would assessment Stokes's place following the belief of the trial, which is expected to finish ahead of the 3rd Test starts.

"The ECB will make an assessment of Ben Stokes's availability after the trial in Bristol has concluded," the statement mentioned.

Fellow pace-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes, who took Stokes's place, starred with each bat and ball in a man-of-the-match show at Lord's.


Woakes made 137 not out, his maiden Test century, and also took 4 wickets as England overpowered India, the arena's top-ranked Test aspect.


By naming the same squad, England retained uncapped Essex paceman Jamie Porter and off-spinner Moeen Ali, both of whom overlooked out on a place of their XI that performed at Lord's.


England squad for the 3rd Test against India at Trent Bridge, August 18-22:

Alastair Cook (Essex), Keaton Jennings (Lancashire), Joe Root (Yorkshire, capt), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire, wkt), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Sam Curran (Surrey), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jamie Porter (Essex)
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