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Root to lead England in South Africa Tests; Bashir and Pope left out

Root to lead England in South Africa Tests; Bashir and Pope left out
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England have announced a 15-member squad for their South Africa Test tour, with Joe Root as captain. Liam Patterson-White earns his maiden call-up after an impressive County Championship season, while Jacob Bethell returns from injury. Shoaib Bashir and Ollie Pope miss out, while Dan Lawrence returns. The three-Test series begins in Johannesburg on December 17.

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