- England have named their squad for the primary Check in opposition to India later this month
- It features a participant who has not made a Check look since 2022
Jamie Overton has been recalled to England’s Check squad following a three-year absence for the opening match of 5 in opposition to India at Headingley.
Overton, 31, received his solely earlier cap in Leeds three years in the past, scoring 97 from No 8 in victory over New Zealand and is known as in a 14-strong group regardless of breaking his proper little finger on one-day worldwide responsibility final week.
With Gus Atkinson dominated out by means of a proper hamstring damage, Essex’s Sam Cook dinner has been retained following his Check debut in opposition to Zimbabwe final month.
Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes are additionally included and shall be given the prospect to get further miles of their legs, after their latest damage returns, by that includes for England Lions in opposition to India A in a four-day match beginning at Northampton on Friday.
England’s hierarchy are eager to make sure their seamers are match-ready for the Leeds contest – the primary of 5 video games in simply over six weeks.
Tongue received his third cap in opposition to Zimbabwe after taking 15 wickets in three appearances for Nottinghamshire on his comeback from a year-long lay-off with accidents whereas Woakes can also be just lately returned, taking part in only one Division One recreation for Warwickshire since damaging his ankle firstly of 2025.
Jamie Overton (second proper) has been named in England’s Check squad to face India
Overton broke his finger whereas taking part in in a one-day worldwide for England final week
Overton has not made a Check look for England since 2022, however is now again within the fold
If they arrive by means of unscathed, they may be part of Overton, Cook dinner, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, and England captain Ben Stokes within the bowling unit.
Jofra Archer, in the meantime, shall be requested to show his readiness for a primary Check outing in additional than 4 years – doubtlessly for the third match at Lord’s – in Sussex’s two Championship video games on the finish of June.
Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell returns after lacking the innings win over the Zimbabweans as a result of Indian Premier League responsibility with champions Royal Challengers Bangalore.
