England name Matthew Potts in their side as an extra seamer for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday.
England have named Matthew Potts in their side as an extra seamer for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday.
It means England have chosen to cover for all-rounder Stokes with a fourth specialist fast bowler, rather than a batter.
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