Captain Joe Root said conditions at Old Trafford should suit the 6 foot five tall Craig Overton.
On Wednesday, 10 people associated with the Grand Slam -- including four players -- had tested positive for the virus.
Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the ongoing two-match Test series in Sri Lanka
Pacer Ollie Robinson destroyed India's batting line-up with a five-wicket haul to power England to a huge victory by an innings and 76 runs, on Day 4 of the third Test, at Leeds on Saturday.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and India, at Leeds, on Wednesday.
IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between England and India at Lord's on Thursday.
The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.
A summary of Wednesday's action in the Premier League.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.
Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.
The 2011 US Open champion could not wait to join her friend for the 'Barty Party'.
Rohit Sharma has overtaken captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked Test batsman from India.
Nadal plays Berrettini in one semifinal, knowing he's potentially two match wins from a 21st major title.
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday credited the Indian Premier League for helping develop India's bench strength, saying the current lot has benefitted by constantly playing against world-class performers in the T20 league.
Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Afghanistan would look to shrug off the defeat against Pakistan and return to winning ways when they take on debutants Namibia, who will be eager to continue their dream run in the T20 World Cup, Dubai on Sunday.
Images from Wednesday's Champions League matches, between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, and Manchester City and Sporting CP
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.
Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
England pacer James Anderson said the hosts know Virat Kohli can be very "destructive" once he gets going so the wicket of India skipper was "extra special" for him on Wednesday.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 1 of the India-England Test at Leeds.
The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.
Shakespeare assumed a caretaker role in February after Claudio Ranieri, who led Leicester to a stunning Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, was dismissed with the club mired in relegation trouble.
Updates from around the different clubs in the English Premier League
England name nine uncapped players in new squad for series against Pakistan
Officials said he was one of a 'handful' of successful applicants among 26 people who sought exemptions.
Chasing 368 for victory, England were all out for 210 with Haseeb Hameed (63) and Rory Burns (50) hitting half-centuries.
England clinched the three-match one-day international series against Pakistan
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
The 33-year-old, a record eight-time winner on the Melbourne Park Arena, slipped during the third set of Friday's third-round match against Taylor Fritz and disappeared off Rod Laver Arena for treatment.
The 34-year-old played no part in his country's ATP Cup campaign, which ended in a 2-0 semi-final defeat at the hands of Italy on Saturday.
Newcastle's worries deepened as they now remain at 19th in the table.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.
Images from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.
England's first-class county teams will be allowed to field two, rather than one, overseas-registered player in next season's domestic championship and Royal London Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.
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