England Announces Squad For First Test Against India, Overton Returns

The England Cricket team has announced its squad for the first test against India, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. England seamer Jamie Overton is all set to make a comeback to the England test lineup after 3 years.

Overton last played a test match for England in 2022 against the touring New Zealand side. The all-rounder sustained a little finger injury in his right hand in the third ODI against West Indies & since then, he's been closely monitored by the English medical team.

Also making a comeback in the 14-member squad is seamer Brydon Carse, and the pair of Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes, having last featured during the Test tour of New Zealand in December. Brydon Carse & Woakes had missed the game against Zimbabwe due to niggles.

Meanwhile, Gus Atkinson was unavailable for selection due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge last month. The rest of the squad for the series opener in Headingley, Leeds, starting on June 20, is on expected lines.

England squad for 1st India Test: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes