The England men's cricket team has revealed significant changes to their playing XI for the upcoming Rothesay Fifth Test against India, set to begin Thursday at The Oval.

Skipper Ben Stokes will miss the match due to a right shoulder injury. Also ruled out of the final Test are spinner Liam Dawson and fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse.

In their place, the selectors have brought in young talent Jacob Bethell, who is set to bat at No. 6. Fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton from Surrey, and Nottinghamshire’s Josh Tongue, have also been included in the squad.

Zak Crawley

Ben Duckett

Ollie Pope (Captain)

Joe Root

Harry Brook

Jacob Bethell

Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper)

Chris Woakes

Gus Atkinson

Jamie Overton

Josh Tongue

"Disappointed. Decent tear in the muscles I can’t pronounce. I came down here this morning trying to find ways just to contribute with the batting. After discussions with the medical team, it was decided. The risk was way too high. I wouldn’t have expected anyone else in my place to risk this as well,” Stokes told reporters at the Oval.