England Select Young Seamer Josh Hull for Third Test Against Sri Lanka
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| Josh Hull to make his England debut in the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka starting Friday at The Oval / Getty Images |
Leicestershire's Josh Hull to make his Test debut at The Oval on Friday
England has named their squad for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Friday at The Oval, with the exciting inclusion of 20-year-old seamer Josh Hull.
Hull, who only made his first-class debut last year for Leicestershire,
has been called up to the squad following Mark Wood's injury in the
first Test.
Experts Discuss Hull's Selection
Sky Sports Cricket pundits Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton discussed Hull's selection on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Hussain believes it signifies a shift away from traditional County Cricket statistics, with pace being the primary factor. He acknowledges Hull's potential to develop even greater speed and swing. However, Atherton cautions against expecting immediate wickets, highlighting Hull's limited experience.
England Captain Backs Hull
Stand-in captain Ollie Pope praised Hull's talent and potential,
highlighting his height (6ft 7in) and ability to generate swing as key
assets.
England XI for Third Test:
- Dan Lawrence
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope (c)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook (vc)
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Chris Woakes
- Gus Atkinson
- Olly Stone
- Josh Hull (debut)
- Shoaib Bashir
Looking Ahead
All eyes will be on Josh Hull as he makes his England debut at The Oval. With England seeking a series clean sweep, this is a chance for the young seamer to make a lasting impression and potentially solidify his place in the Test squad moving forward.