England have added Jamie Overton, a fast‑bowling all‑rounder, to their 15‑player Test squad for the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, announced on Monday (July 28, 2025) by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Overton joins a pace-heavy line‑up that already includes Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse, bringing the total to six frontline seam bowlers.
His selection follows England captain Ben Stokes’ admission that they needed fresh legs after a tiring fourth Test at Old Trafford. Stokes has shown signs of discomfort in the field, Chris Woakes has bowled every Test despite a recent ankle injury, and Archer is only just returning from a four‑year break.
Overton has played just one Test, back in June 2022 against New Zealand, where he scored 97 runs and took two wickets.
The fifth Test begins at The Oval on July 31. England currently lead the five‑match series 2‑1, with the fourth Test ending in a draw at Old Trafford.
England Squad for the Fifth Test vs India (The Oval):
1. Ben Stokes (Captain)
2. Jofra Archer
3. Gus Atkinson
4. Jacob Bethell
5. Harry Brook
6. Brydon Carse
7. Zak Crawley
8. Liam Dawson
9. Ben Duckett
10. Jamie Overton
11. Ollie Pope
12. Joe Root
13. Jamie Smith
14. Josh Tongue
15. Chris Woakes
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