England Announces Squad for Final Test Against India at The Oval

The England cricket team has revealed its squad for the upcoming fifth Test against India, scheduled to begin on July 31 at The Oval. Notably, fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the team after being released for county cricket. With England leading the series 2-1, this match promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the series. Overton's experience in first-class cricket adds depth to the squad, which includes several key players. Read on for more details about the team lineup and Overton's performance history.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2025, 15:53 IST

England's Team Announcement for the Fifth Test

The England cricket team has officially announced its lineup for the fifth and final Test match against India. This match is set to take place at The Oval in London, starting on July 31. So far, the two teams have faced off in four matches, with England leading the series 2-1.

Jamie Overton Returns to the Squad

In a notable development, fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has made a return to the England squad for the fifth Test. Overton was part of the team for the first three Tests of the series but was released for the Manchester Test to play county cricket for Surrey. Now, at 31 years old, he is back in the mix.

Overton's Experience and Performance

To date, Jamie Overton has played one Test match for England, where he took two wickets and scored 97 runs. He brings considerable first-class cricket experience, having participated in 98 first-class matches, where he has claimed 237 wickets at an average of 31.23 and scored 2401 runs at an average of 21.82.

England's Squad for the Fifth Test

England Team: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jack Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Joe Tong, Chris Woakes.