England will be counting on his experience and home advantage when they take on the Indian side.
India A vs England Lions, 2nd Unofficial Test Day 2 Highlights: England Lions were 192 for 3 in 46 overs in reply to India A's 348 at stumps.
The conditions at County Ground were overcast and aided the England Lions seamers.
England recalled Matthew Potts on Friday to replace Chris Woakes for the third Test against New Zealand
New Zealand lead by only 4 runs, but have only four wickets in hand.
Third umpire Chris Gaffaney controversially ruled that Chris Woakes' right foot was grounded when he made contact with the ball.
Ben Stokes' England take on Pakistan in a three-Test series starting on Monday, buoyed by memories of an astonishing 3-0 series sweep in 2022
England pacer Chris Woakes was forced to bowl spin during the third Test against Sri Lanka. Here's what happened.
Gus Atkinson scored a dashing maiden century before England strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Friday.
England all-rounder Chris Woakes revealed Friday he was mourning the death of his father as he explained his recent absence from cricket.