Captain has got plenty to ponder heading into England’s final Test against India and wants Test cricket to be a priority
Here is one thing Joe Root is certain about – Jos Buttler will be back in the England team as wicketkeeper and vice-captain for the fifth Test at Old Trafford. Beyond that Root has got plenty to ponder: about the make-up of his bowling attack, whether England ought to rest Jimmy Anderson or Ollie Robinson, if they should pick Jack Leach as a second spinner alongside Moeen Ali; what Buttler’s return means for the men who covered for him, Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope; if there is anything he can do to help fix his rickety slip cordon; and when, exactly, one of his middle order is going to give him some proper support by scoring a century.
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Written by Andy Bull
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/08/root-confirms-buttler-will-return-for-final-england-test-against-india under the title “Root calls for Buttler but serving up a win could be hindered by burnout | Andy Bull”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
