Matthew Potts has been called back into action for England after a year-long absence from the squad for this week's first Test against Sri Lanka. (More Cricket News)
ENG Vs SL, 1st Test: Dan Lawrence Replaces Zak Crawley; Matthew Potts Gets 1st Call-Up In A Year
Durham seamer Matthew Potts had not featured for England since June 2023 but returns in the absence of skipper Ben Stokes, who remains out through injury
Matthew Potts pictured during a nets session on Monday.
Matthew Potts pictured during a nets session on Monday.
The Durham seamer had not featured for England since June 2023 but returns in the absence of skipper Ben Stokes, who remains out through injury.
Surrey batter Dan Lawrence, who has not featured for England since March 2022, will replace another absentee, Zak Crawley, at the top of the order.
Stokes’ injury has also caused a captaincy conundrum. Ollie Pope has been announced as captain in his absence, while Yorkshire batter Harry Brooks will become vice-captain.
The Test will start at Old Trafford on August 21, with the series then heading to Lord's for the second Test and The Oval for a third match.
England XI to face Sri Lanka: Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook (vc), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir.
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