Overton returns as England name squad for first Test against India

England Squad for 1st India Test

• Ben Stokes (C)
• Shoaib Bashir
• Jacob Bethell
• Harry Brook
• Brydon Carse
• Sam Cook
• Zak Crawley
• Ben Duckett
• Jamie Overton
• Ollie Pope
• Joe Root
• Jamie Smith
• Josh Tongue
• Chris Woakes

Jamie Overton is set for a Test comeback after nearly three years, having last played against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022. He sustained a broken little finger on his right hand during the first ODI against the West Indies on May 29 and is being assessed daily.

Brydon Carse and the Warwickshire pair of Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes are also making a comeback, having last featured during the Test tour of New Zealand in December.