Buttler, Stokes likely to get Test recalls

AFP, TAUNTON(UK): England coach Trevor Bayliss believes both Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes could be selected as specialist batsmen for this month's first Test against Pakistan.
The hosts are due to announce on Thursday their squad for the first of a four-Test series at Lord's starting on July 14.
Buttler lost his Test place to fellow wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow in November while there are doubts over all-rounder Stokes's fitness to bowl as he recovers from knee surgery following an injury suffered while playing for England against Sri Lanka in May.
Stokes's worth as a batsman was underlined by his stunning 258 in a Test against South Africa in Cape Town in January while Buttler looked in good touch when making runs during England's recent 3-0 one-day series win over Sri Lanka, wrapped up in Cardiff on Saturday.

 

Buttler, Stokes likely to get Test recalls

AFP, TAUNTON(UK): England coach Trevor Bayliss believes both Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes could be selected as specialist batsmen for this months first Test against Pakistan. The hosts are due to announce on Thursday their squad for the first of a four-Test series at Lords starting on July 14. Buttler lost his Test place to fellow wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow in November while there are doubts over all-rounder Stokess fitness to bowl as he recovers from knee surgery following an injury suffered while playing for England against Sri Lanka in May. Stokess worth as a batsman was underlined by his stunning 258 in a Test against South Africa in Cape Town in January while Buttler looked in good touch when making runs during Englands recent 3-0 one-day series win over Sri Lanka, wrapped up in Cardiff on Saturday.