England have unveiled a 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka, commencing on Wednesday ( August 21), at Outdated Trafford in Manchester, adopted by the subsequent two video games on August 29 at Lord’s and September 6 at The Oval. The squad retains the core of the workforce that clinched a 3-0 sequence victory in opposition to the West Indies, with two enforced modifications on account of accidents.
The explanation behind Zak Crawley’s absence
Opener Zak Crawley has been dominated out of the sequence owing to his harm. Crawley, who sustained a finger harm in the course of the third Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies at Edgbaston, is unable to take part in each The Hundred 2024 and the Sri Lanka sequence. Daniel Lawrence, the reserve batter, is ready to open the innings alongside Ben Duckett in Crawley’s absence.
“Opening batter Zak Crawley will miss the sequence on account of a fractured proper little finger sustained within the third Take a look at victory over the West Indies,” The ECB’s official assertion reads.
One other key change
Dillon Pennington, who was a part of the squad for the West Indies sequence however didn’t play, additionally suffered a hamstring harm throughout his first match for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred in opposition to the Oval Invincibles. This harm has additionally dominated him out of the forthcoming Take a look at sequence.
“Seam bowler Dillon Pennington, who featured within the Take a look at squad in the course of the current sequence victory over the West Indies, may also miss the sequence after sustaining a hamstring harm whereas enjoying in The Hundred competitors,” the assertion additional added.
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New inclusions and promising expertise
Essex’s Jordan Cox has acquired his maiden call-up to the nationwide workforce following a powerful season within the County Championship. Cox will function further batting cowl for the three Checks, providing contemporary expertise and depth to the squad. Changing Pennington within the squad as the additional tempo choice will likely be Olly Stone, who returns to the Take a look at squad for the primary time in three years. Stone, regardless of his harm issues, has been in terrific type for Nottinghamshire and has carried out properly in his few appearances for the London Spirit in The Hundred. His inclusion brings further firepower to England’s tempo assault.
England squad for the Take a look at sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka:
Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wooden.
