England's Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith to make Test debuts against West Indies

Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith debut in England's home series vs West Indies from July 10 at Lord's, announced by ECB. James Anderson's 188th, final Test after 21 years debut, age 41. Shoaib Bashir's first home Test. Chris Woakes returns. Second Test in Nottingham, July 18-22, third in Birmingham, July 26-30.
England's Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith to make Test debuts against West Indies
Gus Atkinson (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: Gus Atkinson, a fast bowler, and Jamie Smith, a wicketkeeper, are set to make their red-ball debuts for England in the upcoming three-match home series against West Indies, according to an announcement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday.
The series opener will take place at Lord's starting from July 10.
This match will mark the 188th and final Test appearance for fast bowler James Anderson, who made his debut 21 years ago at the age of 41.


Shoaib Bashir, a spinner who debuted for England in India earlier this year, will be playing his first Test match on home soil. Additionally, fast bowler Chris Woakes has been recalled to the team for this series.
Following the Lord's Test, the second and third matches will be held in Nottingham from July 18-22 and Birmingham from July 26-30, respectively.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson
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