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ENG vs IND: Joe Root Hints At Changes To England'S Playing XI In 2nd Test

By IANS News August 10, 2021 • 22:08 PM View: 1437

Captain Joe Root has hinted at changes to England's playing XI for the second Test against India saying that spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali, who was drafted into the squad on Tuesday, brings balance to the side and may get an opportunity.

"That is why he has been called up. He is playing short format (The Hundred), playing with great confidence at. We will know what he is capable of in the Test arena. We have seen it before. He has scored, taken wickets. He has won the game with the ball as well. He is a fine cricketer," Root told the media ahead of the second Test that begins at Lord's on Thursday.

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