England have announced their 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley, starting May 19.
Hampshire batsman James Vince and Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball both earned maiden call-ups to the squad.
National selector James Whitaker told the ECB’s website: “Both Jake Ball and James Vince thoroughly deserve their opportunity having performed well with the England Lions and starting the season in good form with their respective counties.”
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The first of three test against Sri Lanka, gets underway in Leeds on May 19, with the second will be held at Chester-le-Street on 27 May and the third from 3 June at Lord’s.
England squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Stuart Broad, Nick Compton, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, James Vince.
