Potts named in England team for first Sri Lanka Test

England person named Matthew Potts successful their broadside arsenic an other seamer for nan first Test against Sri Lanka astatine Emirates Old Trafford connected Wednesday.

The 25-year-old comes successful for his first Test successful much than twelvemonth successful spot of injured skipper Ben Stokes, who misses nan three-match bid pinch a hamstring injury.

It intends England person chosen to screen for all-rounder Stokes pinch a 4th master accelerated bowler, alternatively than a batter.

As a result, wicketkeeper Jamie Smith moves up to number six, followed by Chris Woakes astatine number seven, past Gus Atkinson, Potts, Mark Wood and spinner Shoaib Bashir.

In Stokes' absence, Ollie Pope will lead England successful a Test for nan first time, becoming their 82nd men's red-ball captain.

Harry Brook has been promoted to vice-captain, while Dan Lawrence returns for his first Test successful much than 2 years, taking nan spot of injured opener Zak Crawley.

More to follow.