Anderson recalled for India Test

England have recalled James Anderson for the delayed fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday.

The paceman missed the conclusion of England’s series whitewash of New Zealand when an ankle injury ruled him out of the third Test at Headingley.  

But the 39-year-old, England’s all-time record Test wicket taker, will return to the side against India even though replacement Jamie Overton scored 97 on his debut in Leeds.

In another change to an England team announced almost 24 hours ahead of the toss, Sam Billings will take over as wicketkeeper.

England XI: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Sam Billings (wkt), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson – AFP