England announce squad for first test against WI
Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow and spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali were on Saturday left out of England's 13-man squad
Manchester: Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow and spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali were on Saturday left out of England's 13-man squad for the first ‘bio-secure’ Test against West Indies, starting July 8.
Ben Stokes will lead the side as England's regular captain Root will miss the game.
In the spin department, England has gone with Dominic Bess. Jack Leach has been left out of the main squad and is among reserves.
The most notable omissions from the 30-man training squad include Bairstow and Moeen.
Squad: Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Dominic Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler (wk), Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Ollie Pope, Dom Sibley, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood.