Zak Crawley has been dropped for England’s third Test against West Indies.

The Kent opening batsman has had a mixed series so far and won't be involved in the decider at Old Trafford.

Ben Stokes' injury means he can't bowl and with Jimmy Anderson and Jofra Archer included, Crawley and Sam Curran drop out.

England levelled the series at 1-1 thanks to a 113-run victory over West Indies in the second Test.

Crawley made a golden duck during England's first innings at Old Trafford and sacrificed his wicket in the chase of quick runs during a lively fourth evening.

Batting at no.3 for England, in preference to his more senior Kent team-mate Joe Denly, Crawley had a first innings to forget. He was out first ball after being caught by Jason Holder at leg slip.

Kemar Roach sent the 22-year-old's middle stump flying in the second innings, departing on 11.

The tall right-hander had gone into that second Test off the back of an impressive performance at the Ageas Bowl, scoring a Test-best 76 for England.

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