All-rounders: Sam Curran and Chris Woakes
Sam Curran, the Man of the Match in the previous Test against India, arrived at the international stage with an all-round performance in the first Test. His knock of 63 in the second innings of the first Test proved to be crucial for England. Besides his handy knock in both the innings, Curran also shone in the bowling department with 4-for in the first innings. Thus, cometh the Lord's Test, Sam would only add to the strength of the side with all-round abilities up his sleeve.
England will be missing their premier all-rounder, Ben Stokes, in the Lord's Test. Owing to Stokes' trial on a criminal charge of affray that starts in Bristol on Monday, England has drafted Chris Woakes in the squad for the second Test. Chris Woakes can turn out be a resolute batsman at number 8, which just about sets him in the list of all-rounders. However, his main role will be in assisting the three fast bowlers.
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