England is preparing to make several changes to their team as they seek to gain an advantage in the Ashes series.
After losing the first two Tests and finding themselves 2-0 down, they are heading into a crucial match at Headingley where a victory is essential to reclaim the Ashes.
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Unfortunately, they have been dealt a harsh blow with the injury of vice-captain Ollie Pope, who has been ruled out for the rest of the series due to a dislocated shoulder.
In an effort to inject fresh energy into the side, England has decided to make some alterations.
According to reports, Harry Brook will be promoted to the No.3 position, while Joe Root will remain at number four.
This shift will also result in Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow moving up one spot in the batting order.
This decision is seen as a gamble since Brook, from Yorkshire, has not batted at number three since 2018 and has only averaged 22.2 runs in that position.
Additionally, there are several other changes expected. Moeen Ali is set to make a return after missing the controversial second Test due to a finger injury.
He will bat at number seven. Chris Woakes and Mark Wood are also slated to make a comeback, while James Anderson and Josh Tongue will be rested.
Wood has not played Test cricket this year and was absent from the previous match against Australia due to a mild elbow problem.
He is still undergoing a fitness test, but the England staff reportedly has confidence that he will pass and be ready for Headingley.
Looking ahead to the third Test, Joe Root has already revealed England’s approach to the match, particularly following their controversial defeat in the last game.
He stated, “We’ve got nothing to lose. We’ll throw everything at it. And I think it’s time for us to start writing our script.
“You’ve got to let the emotions get you into a place where you’re still very much in control of what you are doing and thinking.
“I think the perfect example was Ben [Stokes], the way he played on the back of it. He plays that situation better than anyone I have ever seen.
“A younger Ben Stokes might have let his emotions override what he needed to do, but you look at how he gets himself into that zone.
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“I think it’s a brilliant example for the rest of the guys to follow. Use all that fuel, but do it in a very controlled manner.
“Everyone will deal with it slightly differently, but it’s still about being very much in control of everything. And not letting it get too carried away.”
