Whitewash In Focus As England Announce Formidable Playing XI For 3rd Test Vs WI

England have confirmed playing XI vs WI [X]

In a significant development, England have confirmed their playing XI for the final Test match of the ongoing three-game series against West Indies. On Friday, England will face the Windies in the third Test of the series at Edgbaston, Birmingham. 

England name unchanged XI for 3rd Test

Meanwhile, ahead of the match, the hosts have announced an unchanged playing XI. Considering they secured a resounding 241-run victory in the second game at Trent Bridge, England have decided to go with their winning combination for this match. 

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So, the swashbuckling duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett will open the batting for England, while the in-form Ollie Pope will bat at crucial number three position. 

Joe Root, who slammed a glorious hundred in the last game, will bat at four, followed by Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and keeper-batter Jamie Smith. 

Veteran allrounder Chris Woakes will spearhead England's bowling attack alongside Mark Wood and the find of the season, Gus Atkinson. 

Shoaib Bashir, who performed admirably in Trent Bridge, will be the solitary spinner. 

England's playing XI for 3rd Test vs WI

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir

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