A 30-year-old pacer is all set to make a sensational return to England's Test squad after more than four years, boosting their pace attack for the second Test against India. His inclusion aims to strengthen England's lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, following their impressive win in the first Test at Headingley.
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