Josh Hull to Make England Debut in Decisive Test Against Sri Lanka

Left-arm seamer Josh Hull will make his England debut in the third test against Sri Lanka, replacing Matthew Potts. England aims for a 3-0 series sweep following their 190-run win in the second test. Hull was previously called up but did not play. The final test begins this Friday at The Oval.

Left-arm seamer Josh Hull is set to make his England debut in the decisive third test against Sri Lanka, as announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday. Hull, aged 20, will step in for Matthew Potts in the final test of the Sri Lanka series, starting this Friday at The Oval.

England is looking to secure a 3-0 series sweep, following a commanding 190-run victory in the second test at Lord's. Leicestershire's Hull, who stands at six feet and seven inches, was also in the squad for the second test after Mark Wood suffered a thigh injury but did not feature in the game. Hull has been active, having played for the Lions in a warm-up match against Sri Lanka this August.

The England squad for the third test includes: Dan Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Josh Hull, and Shoaib Bashir.

(With inputs from agencies.)