England have recalled Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence for the primary Take a look at of their collection in opposition to Sri Lanka.
The hosts have been pressured into the modifications from the aspect that accomplished a 3-0 collection win over West Indies in July following accidents to opening batter Zak Crawley and captain Ben Stokes, whose function as skipper is being crammed by Ollie Pope.
Surrey’s Lawrence replaces Crawley on the prime of the order as had been anticipated, whereas Durham seamer Potts received the competition to take Stokes’ place, with England opting for an additional bowler – reasonably than batter Jordan Cox – to fill in for the all-rounder.
Stokes was dominated out for the rest of the summer season after tearing his left hamstring whereas enjoying for the Northern Superchargers throughout The Hundred earlier in August, whereas Crawley fractured a finger when fielding in the course of the last Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies.
Harry Brook has been named vice-captain for the three-match collection, which begins at Emirates Previous Trafford on Wednesday earlier than additional contests at Lord’s and The Oval, with each ball stay on Sky Sports activities.
Extra to comply with…
England’s XI
1. Dan Lawrence
2. Ben Duckett
3. Ollie Pope (captain)
4. Joe Root
5. Harry Brook (vice-captain)
6. Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
7. Chris Woakes
8. Gus Atkinson
9. Matthew Potts
10. Mark Wooden
11. Shoaib Bashir
Extra to comply with…
England’s Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka
- 1st Take a look at, Emirates Previous Trafford – August 21-25
- 2nd Take a look at, Lord’s – August 29-September 2
- third Take a look at, The Oval – September 6-10
England’s three-Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka will get below approach at Emirates Previous Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday. Watch stay on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 10am (first ball at 11am). You may also stream the Take a look at collection and extra with a NOW Sports activities Month Membership – No contract, cancel anytime.
