Sam Billings has been Included in England’s Test Squad

Sam Billings has been included in England’s Test squad to face India at Edgbaston on Friday.

whose place is in doubt:-

After stepping into the team at Trent Bridge as a Covid substitute for Ben Fox, whose place is in doubt while he undergoes five days of isolation.

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Billings, whose previous Test cap came to Hobart at the end of the Ashes tour in January, was once again calling up on short notice.

The entire game of the third day at Headingley was withdrawing completely by Fox, before being replacing. of the game after his positive test.

Under ICC’s protocol for Covid replacement. Billings was allowing to bat in England’s second innings if required

The Earns his second Test cap:-

Now he has officially earned his second Test cap. Even though his main contribution was a peculiaring catch-back off Neil Wagner which he managed to wedge. between his knees.

However, having worked under Brendon McCullum at Kolkata Knight Riders, Billings is already enjoying the new atmosphere surrounding the England team, as he told Sky Sports ahead of the start of the final day’s play at Headingley.

The only change in the 15-man squad:-

With Billings now the only change in the 15-man squad. The selectors have opted to place confidence in Zak Crawley at the top of the order, despite a lean series in which he struggled for form and confidence.

His final contribution was an unconcerned 25 off 33 balls. Including the run-out of his opening partner Alex Lees for 9. And he finished the series with 87 runs at 14.50.

Brendon McCullum’s England Management:-

However, with India turning less in Tests. And given that the England management of Ben Stoke. And Brendon McCullum is keeping to instill a positive mindset within their players. Crowley will be backing for good to come, already. Scored a century in the Caribbean. this year.

A possible change for the India Test would be the return of James Anderson to lead the attack. Who missed the Headingley match with an ankle injury.

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Matthew Potts starred with 14 wickets at 23.28 against New Zealand. Anderson’s return could come at the cost of Jamie Overton. They claimed a wicket in each innings of his debut Test.

But was singling out by Stokes for his match-turning innings. 97, or Stuart Broad, whose 12 wickets came in the series at 35.25.