AUS vs ENG: Possible England Playing 11 for 1st Test

ENG Playing 11: Having lost in 2017-18 and with the last Ashes series of 2019 having been drawn, England will be keen to regain the upper hand against the arch-rivals Australia. If they succeed, they will overtake Australia in the ICC world test rankings as they are just one point behind them, at the fourth place. With Ben Stokes back in the team, they are well poised to achieve this feat under the redoubtable and in form captain Joe Root. Like Australia, the English narrowly missed making it to the finals of the first test championship and would be rearing to overcome one of the most strong obstacles to their progress in the ongoing 2021-23 test championship.

Team News

• Joe Root continues as skipper.
• Jose Butler will be continuing to don the gloves and will be the Vice Captain.
• Jonny Bairstow also finds a place in the side and will be available as a second wicket keeper in the event of an injury to Jose Butler.
• The most promising news for the English side is the availability of the mercurial all-rounder Ben Stokes. He was added to the England squad on 25 Oct.

ENG Playing 11 (likely)

Haseeb Hameed and Rory auto pick themselves at the top of the order with some solid performances against India. Dawid Malan impressed in the last tour of Australia and should slot in at no.3. Joe Root should walk in at no.4 followed by Jonny Bairstow and the returning Ben Stokes. Jos Buttler would be keeping the gloves.

The bowlers’ selection is a real headache. Skipper has indicated Jack Leach might start at the Gabba. Ollie Robinson should make his way into the side through the sheer weight of his performances. Jamie Anderson and Stuart Broad are on their last tour of Australia and should start the first game.

ENG Playing 11

1. Haseeb Hameed
2. Rory Burns
3. Dawid Malan
4. Joe Root
5. Jonny Bairstow
6. Ben Stokes
7. Jos Buttler (wk)
8. Jack Leach
9. Ollie Robinson
10. Stuart Broad
11. James Anderson

England Squad

Joe Root (Captain), Ben Stokes, James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Haseeb Hameed, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dawid Malan, Craig Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Who are Dream11 captain, vice-captain picks for Australia vs England from ENG?

1. Joe Root vs Australia in Tests

2. Jos Buttler vs Australia in Tests

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3. Ollie Robinson in Tests

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4. James Anderson vs Australia in Tests

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