Josh Hull, the talented Leicestershire pacer, earned his maiden England call-up after veteran speedster Mark Wood was ruled out of the rest of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a muscle strain he sustained in the first Test in Manchester.
However, Wood picked up the injury on the third day at Old Trafford and he wasn’t able to bowl on the final day. Meanwhile, scans later confirmed a right thigh muscle strain, which the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed in a media release on Sunday (August 25) as well.
On the other hand, Josh Hull, at 6ft 7 in, has been a key performer for Leicestershire and he played a key role in their One-Day Cup win in 2023. He recently made his debut for the England Lions against Sri Lanka, claiming 5 for 74 to lead them to a seven-wicket victory.
Welcome, Josh Hull! 👋
Get well soon, Woody 🙏
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However, England won the opening Test by five wickets. The second Test will be played at Lord’s from August 29.
