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Alastair Cook has confirmed that Haseeb Hameed will make his debut in the first Test against India, with Ben Duckett moved to bat at four. Marcell Harris Jersey . Hameed, 19, will become only the sixth teenager to play Test cricket for England when he replaces Duckett at the top of the order alongside Cook for the match, which starts on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports 2 from 3.30am.Duckett, who scored a fine 56 in a losing cause in the second Test against Bangladesh last month, moves to four with Gary Ballance dropped from the side after managing just 24 runs in four innings against Bangladesh. Ben Duckett will move to four in the batting line-up Cook refused to disclose any further details of his side, with decisions to be made on the bowling attack dependent on the pitch at Rajkot. Hameed and the young ones How teenage players performed on their England debuts Has is going to open the batting and Ben is going to bat at four, said Cook, who will make his 136th Test appearance this week.Its unfortunate for Gary (Ballance). In his six Test matches back, he hasnt quite scored the runs he would have liked to. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. It has given someone else an opportunity and its a very exciting day for a young guy who has impressed everyone so far on this trip.You often wonder with a 19-year-old coming on tour whether he will be overawed by it - and he hasnt been at all. He has looked really good in the nets, the way he has trained and the way he has gone about his business.Its maybe come a year earlier than he would have thought, but he has developed quickly and he is one of those natural runscorers.All through his age group, every team he has played in, every standard, he has scored runs, so he should be very proud and hopefully he can do well. Englands captain Alastair Cook (L) opened with Duckett in Bangladesh Cook admits Duckett is a little unfortunate to be dropping down the order after his final knock against Bangladesh, but he expects the Northants batsman to cope with the change.Its not ideal giving a guy two games at the top and then changing him, but he is a pretty unflappable character, said Cook.He had three tough innings [against Bangladesh] and then played a really good innings at the top of the order. But I suppose historically hes played all his cricket in the middle order apart from the last year or so.Hes comfortable playing anywhere. Its never ideal when you chop and change, but hes a fine cricketer.India squad: Gambhir, Vijay, Nair, Kohli, Pujara, Rahane, Saha, Ashwin, Mishra, Jadeja, Sharma, Shami, Yadav, PandyaEngland squad: Cook, Ali, Ansari, Bairstow, Ball, Ballance, Batty, Broad, Buttler, Duckett, Finn, Hameed, Rashid, Root, Stokes, Woakes, Anderson (unavailable for 1st Test) Get Sky Sports Alerts Breaking news from the England Cricket team, direct to your mobile Also See: Pundits pick their England XI Key: Dont write off England Inside track on India Cook may step down after India Billy Wilson Jersey . Adam Lind provided the power and rookie starter Marcus Stroman had the best start of his young career as the Blue Jays dumped the Yankees 8-3 at Rogers Centre. Stroman, making his fifth start for Toronto, allowed one earned run and three hits over a career-high eight innings. Ken Willard Jersey .J. -- Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch deservedly draw the attention for what theyve done in getting the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. https://www.49ersjerseysale.com/3212l-fr...49ers.html . -- The Grand Rapids Griffins scored three goals in 33 seconds of the second period en route to defeating the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-1 in American Hockey League action on Friday.The Denver Broncos have visited the White House, where President Obama paid tribute to their Super Bowl win. The Broncos claimed the NFLs top prize earlier this year with a victory over the Carolina Panthers, which also proved to be legendary quarter-back Peyton Mannings final game.Obama said: Anybody who has been a football fan has watched what has been one of the greatest Hall of Fame careers ever. The only quarter-back to lead two different teams to Super Bowl wins. As someone who is a little older, I was sympathetic to the idea that running around with these guys takes it toll. San Francisco 49ers Store. President Obama We were all a little disappointed to see him hang it up this spring, but as someone who is a little older, I was sympathetic to the idea that running around with these guys takes it toll.Watch the video at the top of this page to see the Broncos at the White House. Obama holds up a Denver Broncos jersey presented to him as a gift Also See: NFL Video Rookies guide NFL on Sky Sports Pundits ' ' '