England include Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts for fifth Ashes Test at SCG
England have made two changes to their squad ahead of the series decider, bringing in off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Matthew Potts.
England have made two changes to their squad ahead of the series decider, bringing in off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Matthew Potts.
It is understood that space in England's schedule in 2022 has been agreed to be kept for the Test. There are thoughts of the one Test likely to complete the 2021 Test series which India currently leads 2-1.
Newman said England cancelling the tour citing mental and physical well-being of players more than security issues in Pakistan smacked of "hypocrisy".
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then said that they will decide on whether next month's tour of Pakistan can go ahead in the next 48 hours
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that the offer for two extra T20Is will stand if the ECB agrees to amicably resolve the standoff over the fifth Test
The ECB had earlier tweeted that it had "positive discussions" with British Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden,
The match was played between teams led by Ben Stokes, who will lead the national team in the absence of Joe Root in the first Test, and Jos Buttler, who will be Stokes' deputy.
England and West Indies will face each other in a bio-secure environment. The first Test is scheduled to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
The second test was necessitated after a member of Jofra Archer's household felt unwell over the weekend, thus delaying his arrival at the camp.
England and West Indies will face each other in a bio-secure environment. The first Test is scheduled to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton (July 8-12).
