Regular skipper Joe Root is attending the birth of his second child, leading to Ben Stokes’ appointment as skipper for the first Test. Joe Root will be returning for the remaining two Tests in the series in Old Trafford which will also be played in bio-secure environment like the first Test.
Ben Stokes is a proven performer for England
Ben Stokes has turned out in 63 Tests for England so far. He averages 36.54 with the bat with nine Test tons and has 147 wickets at an average of 32.68.
Kevin Pietersen, who played 104 Tests for England, also said it will become difficult for players with every passing day to live in the bio-secure environment provided by the England Cricket Board (ECB).
The 40-year-old believes that it would be hard for the players commuting between match venue and the hotels, day in and day out.
The South Africa-born England batsman felt that it was important for cricketers to relax between games by engaging in other activities like playing golf.
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