IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Shoaib Bashir debuts as England announce two changes in Playing XI

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England have announced their playing team for the 2nd Test against India which starts in Vizag from Friday (February 2).

England secured a superb victory in Hyderabad where they came from behind to topple the hosts by 28 runs.

As they look to further strengthen their grip in the Test series, the English team has announced the players who will take part in the upcoming match in Vizag.

Brendon McCullum and the England think tank have made a couple of changes to the side, one of which has been forced.

James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir In; Jack Leach, Mark Wood Out

Jack Leach was doubtful for the match with an injury and the spinner has been replaced by youngster Shoaib Bashir. The 20-year-old was not available for selection due to a visa issue but is set to make his Test debut in Vizag. Bashir is a right-arm off-break bowler and thus England won't have any left-arm spinner in the Vizag Test.

Along with that, Mark Wood is also being replaced and veteran pacer James Anderson has taken his place. The 41-year-old is going to play his 184th Test and is closing in on a milestone of 700 wickets as he is just 10 wickets away from it.

England Playing XI for 2nd Test

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir