England name playing XI for first Ashes Test, Jofra Archer misses out

Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are the three players in the England squad who have not been picked in the playing XI for the first Ashes Test.

England have named their playing XI for the first Ashes Test, which will be played at Edgbaston from Thursday.

England’s Playing XI: Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Root (c), Joe Denly, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson

Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are the three players in their squad who have not been picked in the playing XI.

Ben Stokes, who was stripped off vice-captaincy after the infamous brawl on Bristol street in 2017, returns as vice-captain. Jos Buttler returns to the fold after being rested against Ireland as well. James Anderson returns to the XI after recovering from injury.

Jason Roy is expected to open for England after hitting his maiden half-century on Test debut.

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