Good news for KL Rahul & Co.! India to face ‘one’ batsmen, Chris Woakes and Tongue Summer 1 Test

The first unofficial Test between India A and England Lions was a batter’s paradise, yielding over 1300 runs for just 22 wickets. Karun Nair’s double-century and Dhruv Jurel’s twin knocks were highlights, but the lack of quality bowling meant India’s fringe Test batters weren’t stretched enough. That will change now.

Chris Woakes & Tongue bolster England Lions

Chris Woakes, fresh from a six-wicket haul for Warwickshire, returns to competitive red-ball action in Lions colours. Alongside him will be Josh Tongue, who impressed in England’s win over Zimbabwe. With both seamers competing for Test spots themselves—especially in light of injuries to Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, and Jofra Archer—they won’t be holding back.

England Lions squad for 2nd unofficial Test vs India A

James Rew (capt & wk), Farhan Ahmed, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Max Holden, Ben McKinney, Eddie Jack, Ajeet Singh Dale, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.