England and West Indies will battle it out for series win in third Test at Old Trafford with both sides having squared off 1-1 in the preceding Tests.
Jason Holder's men displayed great all-round cricket in Southampton to snatch the series lead but faltered in the next Test, going down by 113 runs. If the first Test was about how Holder led from the front with inspiring performances with the bat and ball, the second Test was all about Ben Stokes, who scored runs over 250 runs and took three wickets in Manchester.
The duo also exchanged the numero uno position in ICC Test rankings for all-rounders, which currently rests with Stokes.
England quick Jofra Archer named in the squad ahead of the third Test. Archer, who was suspended for one Test and was also issued a fine for breaching bio-secure protocols. England captain Joe Root confirmed his name in the squad, thereby naming six seamers in England's squad for the third and final Test. However, he added that Ben Stokes may not ball due to a quadricep injury.
Here's all you need to know about all the coverage related to the third Test between England and West Indies:
When is the England vs West Indies 3rd Test match?
The England vs West Indies 3rd Test match will begin on Friday, 24 July, 2020.
Where will the England vs West Indies 3rd Test match be played?
The England vs West Indies 3rd Test match will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester.
What time does the England vs West Indies 3rd Test match begin?
The England vs West Indies 3rd Test match will begin at 03:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the England vs West Indies 3rd Test match?
The England vs Australia 1st Ashes Test match will be telecast on the Sony Pictures Sports Network. The match will also be live-streamed on SonyLIV. You can also catch the live updates on Firstpost.com.
Squads:
England: Ben Stokes, James Anderson, Dominic Bess, Jofra Archer, Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (captain), Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler, Dom Sibley, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran
West Indies: Jason Holder (captain), Jermaine Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer and Kemar Roach, Nkrumah Bonner, Rahkeem Cornwall, Chemar Holder
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