England's Joe Root celebrates his century during the fifth test against India at the Kia Oval, London, Britain. Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
(Reuters) - England captain Joe Root has given his backing for seamer Stuart Broad to be included in the test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka amid speculation that the new-ball bowler could be dropped.
Broad took 23 wickets in seven home tests against Pakistan and India this year but British media reported that national selectors were considering leaving the 32-year-old out of the side for three tests in Sri Lanka starting in November.
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