Overton played his sole Test so far in the summer of 2022 while Bethell’s availability leaves England with a selection headache

Pacer Gus Atkinson missed out with injury while Jamie Overton returned to the side as England announced the 14-member squad for the first Test against India in Headingley. Atkinson recently sustained a right hamstring injury during England's one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge recently.

England have announced the squad for the first Test of the series that will be held from June 20 to 24 at Headingley. Ben Stokes will lead the side, while Gus Atkison misses out due to an injury. Brydon Carse returns after three years.