ENG vs WI 1st Test: England playing XI revealed as James Anderson set to appear in his final Test match | Sporting News India

England are set to host West Indies for a series of three Tests, as a part of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. 

The first Test match of the series will also mark the end of a glorious international career as veteran England pacer James Anderson is set to call it a day.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced their playing XI for the series opener. The game will be played between July 10 to July 14, at the iconic Lord’s in London.

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The experienced ‘Bazball’ campaigners, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett would partner up-top for the hosts. Harry Brook makes a return to the side, and so does all-rounder Chris Woakes. 

Ben Stokes is set to lead to side, as the 41-year-old James Anderson takes the cricket field for his last appearance for England. He will be partnered by Gus Atkinson in the pace attack.

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England playing XI for First Test at the Lord’s

• Zak Crawley
• Ben Duckett
• Ollie Pope
• Joe Root
• Harry Brook
• Ben Stokes (C)
• Jamie Smith 
• Chris Woakes
• Gus Atkinson 
• Shoaib Bashir
• James Anderson

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