IN THE LINE OF FIRE

CHRIS WOAKES

Case for keeping: Brilliant in English conditions, buzzing after man-of-the-match effort at Lord’s.

Case for dropping: Only just returned from injury and is similar in cricketing terms to Stokes

SAM CURRAN

Case for keeping: Offers left-arm variety and on a high after man-ofthe-match gong at Edgbaston

Case for dropping: Still young and inexperienced which means inconsistent.

STUART BROAD

Case for keeping: Back in form at Lord’s with a four-wicket hot streak. Case for dropping: Hasn’t taken five in England since 2015.

JOS BUTTLER

Case for keeping: Newly-installed vice-captain and is driving team forward.

Case for dropping: Luxury batsman at seven for a team that needs runs.

OLLIE POPE

Case for keeping: Confident start at Lord’s and needs backing for more than one Test.

Case for dropping: Is unlikely to be a more reliable run-scorer than Stokes.

ADIL RASHID

Case for keeping: Provides mystery spin as an attacking option

Case for dropping: Didn’t bowl once at Lord’s and Trent Bridge is a swing bowler’s ground.