The sole alteration from the second Test loss in Visakhapatnam by 106 runs is the fast bowler, who takes Shoaib Bashir’s spot.
For what will be his 100th Test, Ben Stokes will lead the team as captain.
With the series tied at one, England is trying to win the series in India for the first time since 2012.
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, and James Anderson are the England XI that will play the third Test against India.
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It was a fairly true flat surface when we played here, even though it was a long time ago,” Stokes remarked.
“I think it’s a good wicket, but it looks a little platey looking at it today.
“Bringing in an extra seamer this week is the option we’ve gone with because we think it’s going to give us the best chance of winning.”
Following the resolution of a visa issue that developed when England returned to India following a break in Abu Dhabi, Rehan Ahmed is included in the side.
The 19-year-old is one of the two front-line spin options for the tourists, along with Lancashire left-armer Tom Hartley.
In Test cricket, James Anderson is still in the side and only needs five more wickets to get 700.
