IND vs ENG: The England team will give Ben Fox a chance in the first Test against India starting from January 25. It has been decided that Ben Fox will start. With Harry Brook's absence, Fox has been given a place in the team. England captain Ben Stokes has stated that Ben Fox will be part of the team as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Jonny Bairstow will play as a batsman and bat at number five. Although Ben Fox was England's best wicketkeeper, he had not previously been given a place in the playing eleven.
England captain Ben Stokes has heaped praise on Fox. Stokes claimed that no one else could do the amazing job that Ben Fox could do as a wicketkeeper. The England captain described Ben Fox as a special talent. He said: “Not only can Ben Foakes do what no other wicketkeeper can do, but he also makes things look very easy.” Ben Fox is a very special talent behind the wicket. Even if the chance is two or three percent, Fox has the opportunity to turn it into 100 percent. That will be a big difference in this series.''
Bashir had to return to England
Ben Stokes has also hinted that spinner Tom Hartley will get a chance to debut in the series against India. Stokes said Hartley's bowling was very good. Due to the absence of Shoaib Bashir, the path is clear for Hartley. Alongside Jack Leach and Hartley, Joe Root will take on the role of third spinner in the team. The English team wanted to keep Bashir in the starting XI as the second spinner. However, due to visa problems, Bashir had to return to England. It is not yet clear whether Bashir will be part of the team in the remaining games of the series or not.
