Anderson rested, Moeen back as England make four changes


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  • Friday, 12 Feb 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - August 14, 2020 England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Glyn Kirk/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

(Reuters) - England will make four changes in the second test against India with Chris Woakes vying with Olly Stone for the final seamer's place, skipper Joe Root said on Friday.

England, who won the opening match by 227 runs, have rested James Anderson, while stumper Jos Buttler will return home as part of the team's policy to keep multi-format players fresh.

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