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Woakes Returns, Rocky Flintoff Named In 14-member England Lions Squad To Face India A

By IANS News May 21, 2025 • 20:50 PM View: 803

Rocky Flintoff: England Lions have announced a strong 14-member squad for their upcoming two four-day matches against India A, starting May 30 in Canterbury, with a mix of experience, exciting youth and a few eye-catching inclusions.

Headlining the selection is the return of veteran pacer Chris Woakes and the debut call-up for Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

Woakes, 36, who missed out on the squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe due to an ankle injury, is set to use the Lions fixtures as an opportunity to prove his fitness and form ahead of the senior team’s Test series against India in June.

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