England vs India, 5th Test: James Anderson Returns As England Name Playing XI

England vs India: James Anderson is back in the team as England named the playing XI for the rescheduled 5th Test against India.

England on Thursday announced their playing XI for the rescheduled fifth Test against India that begins at Edgbaston on Friday. James Anderson, who was ruled out of the third Test against New Zealand, has returned to the team, replacing Jamie Overton. Sam Billings, who was Ben Foakes' COVID-19 replacement in the third Test against New Zealand, has been picked to keep wickets. "The Three Lions make one change to the side that won the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley, with Jimmy Anderson returning to the side in place of Jamie Overton," the England Cricket Board wrote in its official statement. Our XI for the fifth LV= Insurance Test with @BCCIMore here: https://t.co/uXHG3iOVCA#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/xZlULGsNiB

Openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley keep their place in the team despite middling returns against New Zealand.

Ollie Pope is set to continue at No.3, after an impressive display in the recently concluded series whitewash against the Kiwis.

The in-form Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, along with captain Ben Stokes make up the rest of the batting order.