Australian captain Pat Cummins took the bold step of confirming his match lineup on Sunday, three days before the series opener.
Rory Burns has said that the late inclusion of all-rounder Ben Stokes is a ‘massive boost’ for the team ahead of the 2021 Ashes series.
The postponed Test series decider between England and India has been rescheduled and will now be held at Edgbaston in July next year.
An ECB board meeting on Friday approved the tour "subject to several critical conditions being met," regarding COVID restrictions.
Many players are hesitant to travel because their families will be unable to accompany them due to Australia's strict restrictions.
England captain Joe Root feels that it would be nice to see more of these pitches during the home season and the county circuit.
Shardul Thakur smashed 107 runs and took three wickets as India won the Oval Test against England.
It was an incredible bowling display from the Indians as they took six wickets while conceding just 47 runs.
England have scored 131 runs so far with eight wickets in hand, after being handed a target of 237 runs.
Rishabh Pant registered his first half-century of the series while Shardul Thakur scored his second in the match to take India to a huge score.