LONDON: James Vince could return to England’s plans for next week’s fourth Test on his home ground in Southampton following the 203-run defeat by India that left Jonny Bairstow nursing a broken finger and the captain, Joe Root, lamenting his batsmen.
England will name their squad on Thursday and Bairstow, who suffered the hairline crack to his left hand while keeping wicket on Monday, may yet be included. Vince would thus be cover, even if Jos Buttler is now expected to now take the gloves.
It is clear that while there is a glut of batsmen queuing up for spots from five to eight, the top order is not working.
There are also questions resurfacing over Alastair Cook’s longevity after just one half-century in 14 innings this year. (Agencies)
