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England, India clash in first Test of new WTC cycle

England Skipper Joe Root (left) with India Captain Virat Kohli
England Skipper Joe Root (left) with India Captain Virat Kohli

The first Test between England and India starting today at Trent Bridge will mark the beginning of the 2023 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

India have had to deal with injury woes yet again on the England tour with Mayank Agarwal out of the first Test due to a concussion.

Rohit Sharma is now likely to open with K. L. Rahul, who has proved a strong contender after a hundred in the practice game against County Select XI.

England, on the other hand, have a void to fill in the absence of Ben Stokes, who brought balance to the side.

Sam Curran is the leading man in Stokes’ absence who can offer the same set of skills with the bat and ball.

The wicket at Trent Bridge looks bowler-friendly with plenty of grass and with both teams rich in pace options it might be a tightly-fought contest. (ICC)


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