Cricket-England pick Pope over Bethell at number three for first test against India


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  • Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025

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(Reuters) -England named their team for the first test of the five-match series against India as they retained Ollie Pope at the expense of Jacob Bethell while Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse return to the team for the match that begins on Friday at Headingley.

Bethell had impressed for England in his debut series against New Zealand when he scored three half centuries, including a knock of 96, when batting at number three.

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