Delhi: England have announced their playing XI for the fifth and last Test match of the five matches played against India at The Oval ground in London. Surprisingly, many major changes have been made in the team.

Stokes out, team gets new captain

In such a situation, regular captain and veteran all -rounder captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of this match due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, the team’s captaincy star batsman Oli Pop will handle the pop.

Three players holiday

Apart from Stokes, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson and Bridan Cars have also not found a place in the final Test team. The team management has shown the way out to these three players, which is clear that England is going to land with a new strategy in the last match.

Jacob Bethel’s entry, new options in bowling

For this match, young all -rounder Jacob Bethel has been included in the team, who has got a chance in the Test team for the first time. Apart from this, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tong have been placed in the team to strengthen the bowling attack. With these changes, the England team will be fully seen in a new form.

Significantly, the final Test match between England and India will be played from 31 July. Currently the England range is 2–1 in the series, which is expected to be decisive and exciting this Test match. While India will descend with the intention of equalizing the series, England would like to win the series with victory, keeping its lead.

England’s playing for the fifth Test 11: