Michael Atherton would pick Saqib Mahmood for the third Test against India after seamer impressed in ODI series win over Pakistan; former England captain says Dawid Malan’s recall is “sensible” and gives hosts experience.
Dawid Malan admits being axed from England’s Test side left him ’emotional’ after being recalled to the squad for the crucial third Test with India at Headingley this week.
Joe Root has been the best player for England in this series. England will require a “superhuman effort” to make a comeback in the ongoing five-match Test series against India, feels former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar.
At stumps after an engrossing second day’s play, England were 119 for three after batting for 45 overs, having bowled India out for 364 in their first innings.
England is dealt a major blow as Stuart Broad is ruled out for up to 12 weeks after suffering torn calf while jumping over hurdles in practice ahead of the second Test against India at Lord’s.
Moeen Ali has been called up to the squad to make it a bloated 18-man setup. The star has just been playing for Welsh Fire in the Hundred at Edgbaston. England has sent an SOS to Ali as the only man who can replace Ben Stokes.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
