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The cricketing world, which has been paralyzed by the Corona epidemic, is set to resume on July 9. Hosts England will take on the touring West Indies in the first Test of the series at the Aegis Ball Stadium in Southampton. The West Indies team is currently in quarantine in England and all of its players have tested negative for Corona. However, England's regular captain Rutt will not play in the first Test against the West Indies.
Rutt's wife is pregnant and the Rutt family is eager to welcome another child. In such a situation, Rutte has announced his decision to withdraw from the first Test. The England and Wales Cricket Board has handed over the captaincy to all-rounder and World Cup hero Ben Stokes in Root's absence. The England cricket team is also busy preparing for the series against the West Indies.
The England team is scheduled to play an in-practice match from tomorrow as part of preparations for the series against the West Indies. In which even the root is not to be joined. Rutt's wife has been advised to stay at home in isolation for seven days after being discharged from the hospital. He is then to join the team. The second Test of the series between England and the West Indies starts on July 19 in Manchester. The England board had earlier expressed hope that Rutt would join the team.
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