Root 11-4 to relish promotion to number three

Joe Root is set to bat at number three for England against PakistanCredit: Getty Images

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England are 4-11 to win their four-match Test series against Pakistan but they have been forced into changes for next week’s first Test at Lord’s.

With James Anderson injured, uncapped bowlers Jake Ball and Toby Roland-Jones are in the 12-man squad while the unavailability of Ben Stokes and Nick Compton means a recall for batsman Gary Ballance.

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James MiltonRacing Post Sport

Published on 7 July 2016inCricket tips

Last updated 19:53, 7 July 2016

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