The hosts opted to go for James Anderson, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer alongside stand-in captain Ben Stokes and spinner Dom Bess, leaving out Broad from the first Test
Senior England pacer Stuart Broad might be dropped from the playing XI for the first Test against West Indies starting Wednesday with Jofra Archer and Mark Wood being tipped to partner James Anderson
The upcoming three-match Test series between England and West Indies, starting here on July 8, will mark the resumption of international cricket after the coronavirus-forced hiatus
Veteran England fast-bowler Stuart Broad batted for all-rounder Ben Stokes to lead the side in the first Test against West Indies if regular Test skipper Joe Root ended up missing the clash
On Thursday, The England and Wales Cricket Board had confirmed that the men's team will return to individual skills-based training, beginning from next week under 'strict' protocols
Pietersen was one of England's X-factor players, who won matches single-handedly for the team
For the first time since the inaugural men's World Cup in 1975, England will be staging the two biggest events in its international calendar