ENG vs IND: Joe Root Hints At Changes To England'S Playing XI In 2nd Test

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Captain Joe Root has hinted at changes to England's playing XI for the second Test against India saying that spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali, who was drafted into the squad on Tuesday, brings balance to the side and may get an opportunity.

"That is why he has been called up. He is playing short format (The Hundred), playing with great confidence at. We will know what he is capable of in the Test arena. We have seen it before. He has scored, taken wickets. He has won the game with the ball as well. He is a fine cricketer," Root told the media ahead of the second Test that begins at Lord's on Thursday.

"He is a wonderful cricketer across formats and he is a great ambassador of the game. Great to have him back in the Test arena. He put up good performance in Chennai. Nice to see him back. Nice opportunity. He will be desperate to impress," added Root.

Ali has played only one Test in the last two years and that was in February against India. Prior to that, he had played during the 2019 Ashes. His past record against India - having played key roles in England's home series wins in 2014 and 2019 - may have prompted England to draft him into the Test side.

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