England confirm 17-strong squad for first and second India Tests

Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes both miss out with elbow and heel problems. Ollie Robinson returns after a suspended ban for offensive Twitter posts

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England's men have announced a 17-strong squad for the first and second Tests against India.

Ben Stokes has been passed fit after fully recovering from a broken finger suffered while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Jofra Archer is not deemed ready for a Test return as he continues his recovery from elbow surgery.

Chris Woakes misses out with a heel problem but it is hoped he could recover in time for the last three Tests of the series.

Ollie Robinson is back in the fold after being given a suspended ban for offensive historic Twitter posts.

Jonny Bairstow and Haseeb Hameed are among the notable call-ups, while Jos Buttler and Sam Curran are also back in the Test fold.

The squad covers the first Test at Trent Bridge (August 4-8) and the second game at Lord's (August 12-16).

All players will be available for the opening two rounds of the men's Hundred.

"A home Test series against India is one of the most anticipated red-ball series and this promises to be an outstanding five Tests," said coach Chris Silverwood.

“India are a quality team who have shown their ability to get results away from home. We are expecting a highly competitive series and have selected our strongest possible squad.

England squad: Joe Root, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Haseeb Hameed, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Mark Wood