Ashes 2023: Star All-Rounder Dropped As England Name Playing XI for Lord’s Test

England have named their playing XI ahead of the second Test which will take place at Lord’s on 28th June.

The Three Lions have opted to maintain their core lineup, making only one alteration for the playing 11 in the place of Moeen Ali, who unfortunately sustained a finger injury during the opening test. Seamer Josh Tongue has been drafted in as the replacement.

📋 We can confirm our team for the second Ashes Test match at Lord's.

Congratulations, Josh Tongue 🤝 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 27, 2023

England put up a strong fight in the series opener, but Australian captain Pat Cummins ensured his team secured a crucial two-wicket victory and went 1-0 up in the five-match series.

England’s Playing XI for Lord’s Test

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonathan Bairstow (WK). Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson