NEW DELHI: In a surprising twist, England skipper Ben Stokes revealed that the team is considering a change in strategy by having experienced batter Joe Root open the bowling in the first Test against India in Hyderabad on Thursday.
With Indian pitches traditionally favoring spinners, England have included four spinners in their 16-player squad for the Test series. Stokes suggested that Root, who bowls off-breaks, could play a strategic role, especially against left-handed batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal.
