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James Anderson, Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum (Source - Twitter)
England have announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming five-match test series against India starting from January 25, 2024. Ben Stokes will lead the English squad that has three uncapped players - fast bowler Gus Atkinson from Surrey, along with off-spinners Tom Hartley from Lancashire and Shoaib Bashir from Somerset.
The England Cricket Board unveiled a well-rounded squad for the upcoming India Test series, showcasing a blend of experience and youthful talent. The inclusion of veteran pacer James Anderson adds depth and stability to the bowling attack, particularly following the retirement of Stuart Broad earlier this year.
Looking to adapt to the subcontinental conditions, England has opted for a four-man spin attack. This includes the experienced Jack Leach and the exciting young talent Rehan Ahmed, who will be making his return to the Test arena after his impressive debut against Pakistan last December.
This balanced squad selection reflects England's strategic approach to tackling the challenging Indian pitches and their commitment to fostering a successful future for their Test cricket. The pace battery receives further reinforcement with the call-up of fast bowler Gus Atkinson, joining the ranks alongside seasoned veterans like Mark Wood and Ollie Robinson.
England's last victory in India
Winning even a single test in India is a tedious task let alone winning an entire series but the England team under the captaincy of Alastair Cook did it back in 2012 when it won the 4-match series against the MS Dhoni led India by 2-1.
After losing the test by 9 wickets, England made a sensational comeback on the back of Alastair Cook’s sensational batting and the England spin duo’s spin web. England last toured India in 2021 and lost the series by 2-1 after winning the first test match.