England Unveils Final XI for Edgbaston Test Against West Indies

England confirmed their playing XI for the decisive Test against West Indies at Edgbaston. Leading the series 2-0, England aims for a whitewash and a boost in the World Test Championship standings. The West Indies seek their first Test victory on English soil since 1988.

England has announced their playing XI for the final Test in the three-match series against the West Indies at Edgbaston. With a commanding 2-0 lead after a 241-run victory in Nottingham, England aims to complete a whitewash.

Meanwhile, the West Indies are in pursuit of their first Test win on English soil since 1988. Despite the series being out of reach, the visitors hope to end their winless streak in the third clash. Both teams have a lot at stake, with England looking to improve their standing in the World Test Championship table.

England has made significant progress in the WTC standings, moving up to sixth place from the bottom, thanks to their recent triumphs. Post-series, England is scheduled to host Sri Lanka for three Tests, followed by tours to Pakistan in October and New Zealand in November-December.

Currently, England holds 45 points and a percentage of 31.25 after 12 matches, having won five, lost six, and drawn one. In contrast, the West Indies have a 22.22 percentage and occupy the ninth position. They face a challenging road ahead with upcoming Tests against South Africa, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

England's Joe Root stands on the brink of surpassing Brian Lara's Test run record, needing just 14 more runs to become the seventh-highest run-scorer in Test history. England has retained their squad from the previous match: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)