On the eve of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, Stokes made it clear that the selection was dictated by conditions and team balance, not a reflection on Bashir’s standing within the squad.
Tom Haines and Emilio Gay smashed fifties each before bad light forced an early end to the second day of the second unofficial Test between England Lions and India ‘A’ at County Ground in Northampton on Saturday.
The members of India A squad led by Abhimanyu Easwaran reached England on Sunday ahead of their matches against England Lions starting from June 3 onwards.
England Lions have announced a strong 14-member squad for their upcoming two four-day matches against India A, starting May 30 in Canterbury, with a mix of experience, exciting youth and a few eye-catching inclusions.
While Rahane will lead the team in the first three contests, Bawne will captain the team in the last two matches against the visitors.
