England announced its playing XI on Wednesday for the first Test against India, starting in Leeds on Friday.
Top-order batter Ollie Pope held onto his No. 3 spot after a hundred against Zimbabwe last month.
Shoaib Bashir is the lone spinner in the English team. England’s seam attack will be helmed by the experienced Chris Woakes, who will be backed by Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and skipper Ben Stokes.
England Playing XI
Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Ollie Pope
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (C)
Jamie Smith (WK)
Chris Woakes
Brydon Carse
Josh Tongue
Shoaib Bashir
