England's Bold Move: Anderson Benched, Three Spinners Featured, Hartley Makes?

gulab

More than 20 hours before the toss in Hyderabad, England revealed their playing XI for the first Test against India. Lancashire left-arm spinner Tom Hartley will make his debut. Three specialist spinners were selected by the Ben Stokes-led team: Hartley, Jack Leach, and Rehan Ahmed. The ECB hinted at Joe Root as the fourth spin-bowling option in their official statement from Wednesday, saying: "The Three Lions have named four spinners in their side and one seamer..."

gopal

Anderson's omission surprises! Excited for Hartley's debut and the spin trio.

vishnu

England's strategic shift raises eyebrows. Will the spin gamble pay off?

sourav

New playing XI, new dynamics. Let the 1st Test against India unfold!