Why Jamie Smith is Not Keeping in ENG vs PAK 3rd Test? Here's New England Wicketkeeper

The third Test between England and Pakistan is underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, with England looking to complete a clean sweep after taking a 2-0 lead in the series. England have been the stronger side across the first two Tests, but the ongoing match has brought an unexpected change behind the stumps.

Jamie Smith is no longer keeping wicket, with England handing the gloves to Jordan Cox after Smith picked up a finger injury during the match. England have put themselves in a commanding position after dismissing Pakistan for 133 in their first innings. England then piled up 453, giving them a huge 320-run advantage.

Jamie Smith contributed a valuable 69, despite picking up a finger injury that later forced him to give up wicketkeeping duties. Pakistan have shown more resistance in their second innings, with Shan Masood anchoring the second innings and Azan Awais also making a useful half-century before his dismissal. Pakistan have moved past 150 at the loss of three wickets, but they still trail England by 162 runs, leaving the hosts firmly in control of the Test.

Why Jamie Smith is Not Keeping in ENG vs PAK 3rd Test?

Jordan Cox has resumed as England wicketkeeper for 3rd Test. As one of the best wicketkeeper batsmen in the world, Jamie Smith has encountered a finger injury during England’s first innings. The injury affected his ability to take the gloves, although Smith was able to continue with the bat and contributed a valuable 69-run knock from 84 deliveries.

England opted not to risk increasing the problem by keeping Smith behind the stumps. In Smith’s absence, Jordan Cox has taken over wicketkeeping duties for England.

Cox was already included in the playing XI as a batter, which made him the straightforward option to replace Smith behind the stumps. The switch gives Cox an additional responsibility in the Test, and his experience as a wicketkeeper at the domestic level should help him handle the role as England attempts to finish the series with a clean sweep.