After a draw in First one, England will be looking to capitalize on West Indies.But, thats not as easy as one think.West Indies are looking relaxed ahead of the challenge but under the mind they certainly would be thinking about getting their heads right after getting that slippery draw in first one.
The English Travelling team are reported to make one change in their starting Eleven for the second test in Grenada.Spinner James Tredwell remains doubt to represent his country in white outfit after hurting his arm in Antigua.Reports says All Rounder and Well Bowl turner Moeen Ali will return to action after he joined the squad on Saturday being recovered from an abdominal injury suffered at the World Cup.
English captain Alastair Cook has also gave a hint about the return of Ali, He said :
"So we're going to have to look at that wicket, use our experience and try and pick the best side.But it's great to have Mo back. He was a big part of our success in the summer, with his wickets, and it certainly adds competition for selection."
The Side with Three Lions were frustrated on the final day after they were forced to settle in draw with Holder scoring an Unbeaten ton.Cook had something to comment on that situation :
"As captain that's why it's such a good job for a lot of the time,You have to think on your feet, at times you have to be proactive and at others you have to sit in.You have to do different things. It certainly wasn't a three slips and a gully wicket in Antigua, where you let the ball do the work.I thought the way we built a lot of pressure on their scoring rate, particularly in the field, was good and that created a few poles for us. I don't think the blueprint will change too much here unless the wicket surprises us."
The hosts will too have one change in their squad paper after Spinner had a disappointing figures of 2-200, and was been replaced by Shannon Gabriel in the 14-man squad.The exclusion of Benn leaves Bishoo as the only relevant spinner, so he may mark his return for his Nation.
When Shivnarine Chanderpaul takes strike in his 277th innings, he will be eyeing the figure of 120 runs he needs to surpass Lara and become the highest run-getter for the West Indies in Test cricket.
Teams (from):
West Indies: Denesh Ramdin (capt, wk), Kraigg Brathwaite, Devon Smith, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Jermaine Blackwood, Marlon Samuels, Jason Holder, Kemar Roach, Jerome Taylor, Devendra Bishoo, Carlos Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Shannon Gabriel.
England: Alastair Cook (captain), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Gary Ballance, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Chris Jordan, Adam Lyth, Liam Plunkett, Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, James Tredwell, Jonathan Trott, Mark Wood.
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