Westley’s a confirmed starter
340 runs at Trent Bridge, he was in the frame before Ballance’s fractured finger was confirmed.
He could be joined in the line-up by a second newcomer, Middlesex’s Dawid Malan. But there is a familiar feeling of disappointment for Surrey’s Mark Stoneman, with misfiring opener Keaton Jennings retained. The selectors have taken the unusual step of confirming Westley’s place in the side, and batting order, after Ballance was ruled out with a fractured finger, but Malan has no such promise and will go head-to-head with allrounder Liam Dawson.
If head coach Trevor Bayliss and captain Joe Root decide a second slow-bowling option is necessary alongside Moeen Ali, Dawson will continue his unexpected stint in the team, with Malan on hand as an alternative option to bolster the batting.
Malan’s county teammate Toby RolandJones, a third uncapped squad member, will challenge Mark Wood for his place, the latter having struggled for form in the series but now fit after a heel complaint.
HARMANPREET Kaur’s brilliant century helped India set up a Women’s World Cup final against England on Sunday as they beat six-time champions Australia by 36 runs.
Kaur hit an unbeaten 171, a record for India at a World Cup, as they reached 281-4 from their rain-reduced 42 overs. Australia were bowled out for 245 with 11 balls left.