Will Stuart Broad NOT play alongside James Anderson in 1st Test against India?

England speedster Stuart Bro is part of a 16-member squ for his side’s upcoming first two Test matches against India at M. A. Chidambaram Stium in Chennai. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) anunced ir squ on January 21, i.e. during England’s two-match series in Sri Lanka. Several England players have alrey begun ir training routine ahe of series-opening match on Friday, February 5.

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Stuart Bro might be rested from India vs England 1st Test

Premier England pacers James Anderson and Stuart Bro hold a collective Test experience of 1,123 wickets between m. While both cricketers are part of English touring party, team manment is likely to favour only of m for series-opening Test match in Chennai. Even during England’s recent 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka, Bro played first Test and was given a rest immediately after while Anderson was called in for second Test.

trend might continue with one of two seasoned pacers likely to be given rest by England team manment due to spin-friendly nature of pitch at M. A. Chidambaram Stium. venue is kwn for assisting spinners, which could prompt Joe Root-led side to go for two specialist spinners in form of Dom Bess and Jack Leach. Moreover, spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali can also find a spot in playing XI.

team manment is also likely to opt two fast-bowling all-rounders in form of Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes. Spin and all-round options coupled with a settled batting line-up would leave only one slot to be filled by a specialist fast bowler in side. If James Anderson ends up getting d over Bro, team manment can swap spots with two or even play m both at some point later in series.

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India vs England 2021 updates

India vs England 2021 four-match Test series will be played February 5 and March 8. matches will also form a part of ongoing inaugural ICC World Test Championship. Here is a look at entire schedule for India vs England 2021 Test series.

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England squ for India Tests 2021

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer are both set to make a return into England squ after y were rested from ir series-winning campaign in Sri Lanka. Here is a look at entire England squ for first two Test matches in India.

A look into England squ for India Tests 2021

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Im source: ICC Twitter