Wood, Woakes return for England; Buttler out

Jos Buttler. Pic/AFP

Pacer Mark Wood and all-rounder Chris Woakes were on Sunday added to the England squad for the fourth Test against India after regaining full fitness while Jos Buttler will miss the game as his wife is expecting their second child.

Wood had hurt his right shoulder while fielding during the second Test at Lord's while Woakes has recovered from the heel injury that kept him out of international cricket since the ODI series against Pakistan in July.

Woakes played a domestic T20 game on Friday and will be a welcome addition to the squad in the absence of key players such as Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer. While Jonny Bairstow will keep in Buttler's absence, Sam Billings has been brought in as the reserve wicketkeeper.

"Both of them have come through fine. Wood was bowling yesterday morning. He will be available for selection and Woakes has played so he becomes available again," England coach Chris Silverwood said.

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