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.
Published : Sep 04, 2024 16:46 IST - 1 MIN READ
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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