England Playing XI 1st Test: England vs SouthAfrica LIVE: Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes has returned after missing the 5th Test against India. He has replaced Sam Billings for the Lord’s Test against South Africa, starting Wednesday. Ben Stokes & Co will aim to continue their winning run in Test after a brilliant start to Brendon McCullum coaching era. However, Ollie Robinson has not been named despite returning from injury. Follow ENG vs SA LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
England Playing XI 1st Test: Ben Foakes returns to replace Sam Billings, No Ollie Robinson, Follow ENG vs SA 1st Test Live Updates
England Playing XI 1st Test:
- Zak Crawley
- Alex Lees
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Jonny Bairstow
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Ben Foakes
- Stuart Broad
- Jack Leach
- Matthew Potts
- James Anderson
England Playing XI 1st Test: Ben Foakes returns to replace Sam Billings, No Ollie Robinson, Follow ENG vs SA 1st Test Live Updates
Ollie Robinson made a return fro, injury after a long time on the sidelines. However, while he is in the squad, Ben Stokes has decided to trust Matthew Potts for Lord’s Test. Jack Leach will be the only spinner for the 1st Test.
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 16, 2022
However, for South Africa, they are struggling with double injury. South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada got injured during the T20 series, and it is still not clear whether he will play. Worst, Duanne Olivier is also ruled out due to injury, and suddenly the visitors are looking slightly shaky in the pace department. However, spinner Simon Harmer returns, and he will look to form a potent spin combination with Keshav Maharaj.
South Africa’s batting looks strong with Elgar, Keegan Petersen, and Rassie van der Dussen in it. The trio have to do the bulk of the run-scoring against England, who are in red hot form. Jonny Bairstow has scored 7 hundreds in 2022, and he has also batted aggressively. The hosts have chased 300-plus targets in the fourth innings two times. All their batters have adopted this ultra-aggressive approach and so far, it has paid rich dividends. England will look to play a fearless brand of cricket against South Africa also.
England Playing XI 1st Test: Ben Foakes returns to replace Sam Billings, No Ollie Robinson, Follow ENG vs SA 1st Test Live Updates
