England has made three changes to their lineup for the upcoming third Ashes Test against Australia. Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, and Moeen Ali have been selected to strengthen the team’s performance.
Unfortunately, Ollie Pope will be unable to continue in the series, but England has decided not to replace him with Dan Lawrence, the additional batsman in their squad. Instead, Harry Brook will be promoted to the number three position, while all-rounders Woakes and Moeen have been included to provide depth to the lower order.
Wood will join forces with Woakes, Stuart Broad, and Ollie Robinson in the pace attack, as Josh Tongue and James Anderson have been given a rest. This Test match is scheduled to commence at Headingley on Thursday.
Wood, known for his high pace, missed the first two Tests due to a series of minor injuries. This will be his first Test appearance since England’s tour of Pakistan last winter. As for Woakes, he returns to the Test side after featuring in his last match in March 2022, prior to the captaincy of Ben Stokes and the appointment of coach Brendon McCullum.
It’s worth noting that Brook, who represents Yorkshire, has never batted higher than the fifth position in his nine Test matches. Although he has previously batted at number three for his county on 13 occasions, the most recent instance being in 2018.
The England team for the third Test will consist of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, and Ollie Robinson.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ashes Test
What changes has England made for the third Ashes Test?
England has made three changes for the third Ashes Test. They have brought in Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, and Moeen Ali to strengthen their lineup.
Why wasn’t Dan Lawrence chosen as a replacement for Ollie Pope?
Despite Ollie Pope being ruled out of the series, England opted not to replace him with Dan Lawrence, the spare batter in their squad. They instead promoted Harry Brook to the number three position.
Who will be part of England’s pace attack in the third Test?
England’s pace attack in the third Test will include Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, and Ollie Robinson. Josh Tongue and James Anderson have been given rest.
When and where will the third Ashes Test be held?
The third Ashes Test will take place at Headingley on Thursday.
When did Mark Wood and Chris Woakes last play a Test match for England?
Mark Wood last played a Test match for England during their tour of Pakistan last winter. Chris Woakes featured in a Test match in March 2022, before Ben Stokes became captain and Brendon McCullum took charge as coach.
How has Harry Brook performed in previous Test matches?
Harry Brook, who represents Yorkshire, has not batted higher than the fifth position in his nine Test matches. He has previously batted at number three for his county on 13 occasions, with the most recent instance being in 2018.
Can you provide the full England team lineup for the third Test?
The England team for the third Test includes Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, and Ollie Robinson.
More about Ashes Test
- BBC Sport: The Ashes 2023
- ESPN Cricinfo: England vs Australia, 3rd Test
- The Guardian: England confirm Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, and Moeen Ali for 3rd Test
- Cricbuzz: England make three changes for 3rd Ashes Test
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3rd Ashes Test at Headingley, Thursday! Wood bak in action, finally! Woakes too. Hope England’s new lineup cn turn things arund. Go England! #CricketPassion #Ashes
So, Dan Lawrence not chosen? Thats nt what I expected. Harry Brook at 3? Hmm, hope he can handle it. Wood and Woakes bak, thats gd news. Let the pace attak begin! #EngVsAus #Ashes
Ollie Pope out? Oh no! But at least we have Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, and Moeen Ali stepping in. Headingley here we come! #Ashes #Excited
england finally makng some changes to strngthn their linup. Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali wll add much-nded bost. Lets hope they cme out strng in 3rd Ashes Test!