IND Vs ENG: The England team is going to give a chance to Ben Fox in the first test against India which is going to start from January 25. It has been decided that Ben Fox will play in the playing 11. Due to Harry Brook's absence, Fox has got a place in the team. England captain Ben Stokes has told that Ben Fox will be a part of the team as a wicketkeeper batsman. Jonny Bairstow will play as a batsman and will be seen batting at number five. Earlier, despite being the best wicketkeeper of England, Ben Fox was not getting a place in the playing 11.
England captain Ben Stokes has praised Fox a lot. Stokes claimed that no one else can do the amazing work that Ben Fox can do as a wicketkeeper. The England captain described Ben Fox as a special talent. He said, “Ben Foakes can not only do what no other wicketkeeper can do but he also makes things look very easy. Ben Fox is a very special talent behind the wicket. Even if there is a two or three percent chance, Fox has the ability to convert it into 100 percent. This is going to be a big difference in this series.''
Bashir had to go back to England
Ben Stokes has also indicated that spinner Tom Hartley will be given a chance to debut in the series against India. Stokes said that Hartley's bowling is very excellent. Due to Shoaib Bashir being out, the way for Hartley to play has been cleared. Apart from Jack Leach and Hartley, Joe Root will play the role of the third spinner in the team. The England team wanted to keep Bashir in the playing 11 as the second spinner. But due to visa problem, Bashir had to return to England. The picture is not clear yet on whether Bashir will be a part of the team in the remaining matches of the series or not.
