ENG vs IND, 5th Test: Ben Stokes, Archer ruled out of Oval Test between India and England

England captain Ben Stokes and pacer Jofra Archer have both been ruled out of the fifth Test against India at The Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday.

England makes four changes to its Playing XI for the fifth and final Test

❌ Ben Stokes
❌ Jofra Archer
❌ Brydon Carse
❌ Liam Dawson #ENGvsIND | #OvalTest pic.twitter.com/Vw048OJvHh

— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) July 30, 2025

“Captain Ben Stokes is unavailable due to a right shoulder injury. Also missing out are spinner Liam Dawson and pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse,” the ECB said in a statement.

“England have included Jacob Bethell, who will bat at No.6. Surrey bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton come into the side, along with Nottinghamshire quick Josh Tongue.”

More to follow.

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