England announced the 14-man squad for the decisive Test against West Indies

England announced the 14-man squad for the 3rd Test

England announced the 14-man squad for the final match of the three-match series against the West Indies. Jofra Archer and Mark Wood are back in the squad along with veteran pacer James Anderson. For the first time in the series, the pair of Stuart Broad and Anderson will bowl together.

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England's 14-man squad was announced on Thursday for the final and decisive match of the series against the West Indies in Manchester from Friday. Three changes have been made to this team. Veteran fast bowler James Anderson, the highest wicket-taker for England, has returned, while Joffra Archer, who was ruled out of the second match due to breaking Corona protocol, has also been named in the playing eleven.

England's 14-man squad

Rory Bunce, Dom Sibley, Jack Crowley, Joe Root (captain), Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes, Jose Butler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, and Dom Bess

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England and West Indies series at par

The final match of the three-match series is going to prove decisive. The first match played at Southampton was won by the West Indies by 4 wickets. Returning to the second match, the host team won by 113 runs to take 1-1 in the series. Only the team that wins this match in Manchester will capture the Vision Trophy. All-rounder Ben Stokes hit 176 in the first innings and 78 in the second. On the last day of the match, England had set a target of 312 runs, in response, the West Indies team could score 198 runs in 70.1 overs.