Matthew Potts Set to Shine in First Test Against Sri Lanka

Durham seamer Matthew Potts has been selected for England's Test team to play against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Ben Stokes. Potts, who had a breakout summer in 2022, gets another chance after a limited appearance last year. Dan Lawrence will also return as an opener after a long hiatus.

Durham's seamer Matthew Potts has been called up to England's squad for the first Test match against Sri Lanka, scheduled for Wednesday at Old Trafford.

Potts steps in for the injured Ben Stokes, who tore his hamstring during the Hundred domestic competition. Despite a stellar summer in 2022, Potts featured in just one Test last year. He now has an opportunity to prove himself over Olly Stone.

In another change, Dan Lawrence will open the batting after a nearly 2 1/2 year hiatus, replacing Zak Crawley, who is out with a fractured finger. Lawrence, originally an opener for Essex, has recently returned to form with Surrey. Ollie Pope will captain the team in Stokes' absence, with Harry Brook as vice-captain.

(With inputs from agencies.)