Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow and spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali were on Saturday left out of England's 13-man squad for the first 'bio-secure' Test against West Indies, starting July 8. Ben Stokes will lead the side as England's regular captain Root will miss the game to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. The squad features pacers James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in addition to all-rounders Stokes and Chris Woakes.

In the spin department, England have gone with Dominic Bess. Jack Leach has been left out of the main squad and is among reserves. The most Notable omissions from the 30-man training squad include Bairstow and Moeen. Bairstow's position in the side had first become uncertain in 2019 after a prolonged run of low scores. He was initially left out of England's squad for their tour of New Zealand but was able to find a spot due to injury to Joe Denly.