England's Test Squad Overhaul: Bairstow and Foakes Out, Jamie Smith In
New faces Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, and Dillon Pennington join the squad as England looks ahead to the West Indies series and beyond.
- Jonny Bairstow and Ben Foakes have been dropped from the Test squad after a disappointing series in India.
- Jamie Smith, 23, has been called up to take over wicketkeeping duties, marking a significant shift in selection strategy.
- Veteran bowler James Anderson will retire after the first Test at Lord's, concluding a historic career with 700 Test wickets.
- Young spinner Shoaib Bashir replaces Jack Leach, reflecting a focus on nurturing emerging talent.
- Chris Woakes returns to the squad, adding experience to an otherwise youthful lineup.
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