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Alastair Cook To Play His Last Test As England Announce 13-Man Squad For Fifth Test

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England’s squad is the same that faced India in the fourth Test apart from the additions of Woakes and Pope. It offers few clues as to the long-term direction of the batting order once Cook departs. Who plays as wicket-keeper remains uncertain, with Jos Buttler having stepped into the role in Southampton given Jonny Bairstow was struggling with a broken finger.

With the Test series…

Adil Rashid Returns As England Name 13-Man Squad For 1st Test Against India

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All-rounder Moeen Ali returns to the squad for the first time since the tour of New Zealand.

Adil Rashid had been in fine form in one-day cricket this summer taking 20 wickets at an average of 23.95 in England’s series victories over Australia and India. If selected, Rashid, who signed a white-ball only deal with Yorkshire in February, will play his first Test in England having earned…