England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.
Ben Foakes is back in the England team to face South Africa at Lord's from Wednesday. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s starting on Wednesday. Ben Stokes, the England captain, announced the return of Surrey wicketkeeper Foakes to the XI during a media conference on Tuesday. Foakes is the only change from the team that defeated India in the postponed fifth Test at Edgbaston last month after missing the match following a case of coronavirus.That victory was England’s fourth win in as many Tests under their new leadership pair of Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
There was also no room in the side for in-form Yorkshire batsman Harry Brook or pace bowler Craig Overton.Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes , Ben Foakes , Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
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