Josh Hull handed debut in England’s third Test against Sri Lanka

Josh Hull, a left-arm pacer, who was added to the squad ahead of the second Test at Lord’s, will replace Matthew Potts.

File image of Josh Hull during a training session with England. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

England made one change to its playing XI from the second Test by handing a maiden cap to seamer Josh Hull for the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval starting on Friday.

The host has an unassailable 2-0 lead and will be aiming for a cleansweep.

Leicestershire’s Hull, a left-arm pacer, who was added to the squad ahead of the second Test at Lord’s, will replace Matthew Potts.

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England playing XI

Dan Lawrence, ⁠Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, ⁠Harry Brook (vice-captain), ⁠Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), ⁠Chris Woakes, ⁠Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, ⁠Josh Hull, Shoaib Bashir