The England Cricket team has announced the team for the unique test against Zimbabwe, scheduled to take place as of May 21. Approximately a month later, they will face one of their biggest challenges when India revolves a series of five -game tests.

It is a very anticipated series, and it is expected to fight as fiercely as the previous one on English soil. The team led by Ben Stokes played for the last time at the Red Ball Cricket in December, when they defeated New Zealand 2-1 away from home. India, on the other hand, lost its low series and could not reach the final of the World Testing Championship.

Both teams have their problems before this series. England is dealing with injuries with several of its fast bowling players, while India has uncertainty about how its batting alignment will see.

Batting in English conditions in the longest format is a great challenge, and Indian batters will have their task cut. Before the series, we identify a pair of bolty players from England rookies who could represent a threat to India.

Could Sam Cook be England’s Trump card against India?

Sam Cook received his inaugural call next to England for the unique test against Zimbabwe. He has a great opportunity to leave his mark and reserve his place for the Indian series. Given his caliber, he is likely to do that.

Cook is a medium pacemaker in Vernon Philander’s mold. It won’t let you fly rhythm, but you can make the ball speak. The right arm sailor is known for its ability to move the ball in both directions and for impeccable control over the line and length. India has had its struggles against this type of bowling players, which constantly reach that good length and move it in both directions.

Welcome, Sam Cook! 👋

County: Essexfirst Class Wickets: 318 Verge: 19.77

Serious numbers 👏 pic.twitter.com/5iywovmebc

– England Cricket (@EnglandCrickt) May 2, 2025

Cook has been phenomenal in the County Championship over the years, constantly being on the list of the best Wickt-Tomadores while giving nothing. It has 318 WICKETS in First Class Cricket to an average of 19.77. In the previous season of the County, he took 43 WICKETS to 17.33 each. It is his strength to play as a machine that should bother Indian batters.

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Josh Tongue – A second chance to shine

Nottinghamshire’s sailor has forced to return next to England for the Zimbabwe test. Since her current Pacers Fit stock is limited, Josh Tongue could also find a place for the Indian series.

The 27 -year -old sailor, who played for the last time for England in the 2023 ashes, has recently been in good shape. He has claimed two sets of five Wickt in the three rounds of the County Championship. In three games, he has taken 15 scalp at 24.26.

Warner left! 🤩

S̶t̶u̶a̶r̶t̶ ̶b̶r̶o̶a̶d̶ Josh Tongue gets his man! #EnglandCrickt | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/3sw6fsu2to

– England Cricket (@EnglandCrickt) June 28, 2023

The language has played two tests previously, in which it got 10 WICKETS at 25.70 each. In his general career of the FC, he has 192 WICKETS to an average of 25.65.

Strong built, the tongue can play a good pace consistently. You can also move the ball in both directions and extract an awkward rebound. It has all the attributes to give difficulties to Indian batters in the coming weeks.

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