England Lions team announced for series against India-A, James Rave will be captain

England Lions named a 14-man squad for the four-day two-match fixtures against India-A that will begin in Canterbury on May 30. James Rave has been named captain of the England Lions. All-rounder Chris Woakes and spinner Rehan Ahmed have been named in the squad as well. Rehan, however, will only be available for the first match against India-A, following which he will be with the senior men's squad for the West Indies' T20 Internationals.

Jordan Cox, who was unable for the sole Test against Zimbabwe after suffering from a stomach injury, will be back for England Lions against India-A in the second four-day game, which is scheduled for June 6 at Northampton.

The England and Wales Cricket Board issued a statement in this regard, saying, "This series against a strong India-A team is a great opportunity for a group of exciting and extremely talented players. It will provide an opportunity to excel on the international stage individually and collectively, as we continue to make plans for England's future needs."