Cricket-Woakes back in England squad for fourth test, Buttler out


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 30 Aug 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third One Day International - England v Australia - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - September 16, 2020 England's Chris Woakes in action Pool via REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - All-rounder Chris Woakes has been added to England's squad for the fourth test against India, with wicketkeeper Jos Buttler set to miss the match to attend the birth of his second child, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Woakes, who has recovered from a heel injury, will be joined by Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings, who has been brought in as cover for Buttler.

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