Eng playing XI had 4 players of Asian heritage for 1st time
With spinners Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Zafar Ansari and opening batsman Haseeb Hameed featuring in England's playing XI in the Rajkot Test, it was the first instance of four players of Asian heritage representing the English national team. According to England and Wales Cricket Board, players of Asian heritage make up almost 40% of recreational cricketers in the United Kingdom.