XtraTime Web Desk: Chris Woakes and Ollie Pope get a call from England cricket board for the final test match against India. This will be the final test for Alester Cook as he announced his retirement from the International cricket.
Warwickshire all-rounder Woakes and Surrey batsman Pope are added to the group that will prepare for the fifth Test that starts on Friday in London.
England wrapped up the series 3-1 as the home team won the fourth test by 60 runs in Southampton.
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That sets the stage for Essex batsman Cook to take the spotlight on what will be the former England captain’s final appearance for his country.
The 33-year-old, who announced his retirement plan on Monday, has scored an England record 12,254 runs, including 32 centuries, in his 160 Test matches.
England’s squad is the same line-up that faced India in the fourth Test plus the additions of Woakes and Pope.
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It offers few clues as to the long-term direction of the batting order once Cook departs.
Who plays as wicket-keeper remains uncertain, with Jos Buttler having stepped into the role in Southampton given Jonny Bairstow was struggling with a broken finger.
Pope will link up with England on Thursday, after playing for Surrey in the first two days of their County Championship division one clash with Essex in Chelmsford.
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England squad to face India at the Oval:
Joe Root (capt), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson , Jonny Bairstow , Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler , Alastair Cook , Sam Curran, Keaton Jennings , Ollie Pope, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes