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Ben Stokes misses out as England make a whopping 4 changes for 5th Test at The Oval
Ben Stokes during the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Image: Reuters
England have made some big moves ahead of the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, with captain Ben Stokes ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The team has announced four changes to their playing XI for the series finale, which starts on Thursday, July 31.
Ollie Pope, who is the vice-captain of the team, will lead in the absence of Stokes. Apart from Stokes, England will also be without Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, and Brydon Carse, who are all missing out for the last match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
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Jacob Bethell all set for Test debut
The biggest surprise in the new squad is youngster Jacob Bethell, who has been named to bat at No.6. Bethell is yet to play Test cricket, and this will be a huge opportunity for him on the big stage.
In the bowling department, England have gone with pace. Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton will play in place of Carse and Archer. Josh Tongue also comes into the team to strengthen the pace attack as Stokes misses out.
Ben Stokes will miss out on the final Test of the series with a right shoulder injury ❌
And we've made four changes to our side 👇 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 30, 2025
England's playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue.
India need to win the match to level the series, while England are ahead 2-1 and just need a draw to take the series win.
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