FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Second Test - England v India - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 16, 2021 England's Joe Root looks dejected with Jos Buttler after a dropped catch Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England captain Joe Root confirmed Jos Buttler will keep wicket in the fifth and final test against India, which makes Jonny Bairstow's place untenable for the match beginning on Friday at Old Trafford.
Buttler missed their 157-run defeat at The Oval to attend the birth of his second child but has been recalled as England head into the final test trailing 2-1.
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