July 17th 2023.
England have recalled James Anderson for the must-win fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford. Anderson, the record wicket-taker for England, was left out of the three-wicket win at Headingley after only taking three wickets in the first two Tests of the series.
England's side is bolstered by the addition of the 40-year-old veteran and Moeen Ali, who is carded to bat at three. Ali was promoted in England's second innings at Headingley, while Harry Brook batted at first drop in the first innings but scored a match-winning 75 at No. 5 on day four. Chris Woakes and Mark Wood also remain in the side after impressing in Leeds, with Woakes taking six wickets and scoring a crucial 32 not out as England chased 251 to keep the series alive.
Ben Stokes' side kept the series alive with a thrilling win last week following two narrow defeats at Edgbaston and Lord's. Now, victory for England in Manchester would send the series to an Ashes decider at The Oval, while an Australia win or a draw would see the tourists retain the urn.
The England team for the fourth Ashes Test is Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, and James Anderson.
The stakes for England couldn't be higher. With the Ashes on the line, they must win at Old Trafford to prevent Australia from retaining the urn. The world watches with baited breath to see if England can pull off the victory.
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