Anderson replaces rested Broad for second Test
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2 May 25
England made one change in the test squad for the upcoming second test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday as James Anderson will replace the rested Stuart Broad in England's only change.
Since taking his record 600th wicket in 157th match against Pakistan in August, Anderson will now play his first Test and will be aiming to help England claim a fifth consecutive Test win abroad, with last week's victory over Sri Lanka following three last winter in South Africa.
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Left-arm seamer Sam Curran and fast bowler Mark Wood retain their spots. Moeen Ali will miss out again having only left coronavirus quarantine on Saturday, meaning Dom Bess and Jack Leach both of whom claimed five-wicket hauls in the first Test will form the spin attack. On the other hand, Chris Woakes and Olly Stone again ruled out from the Test.
England XI: Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (c), Dan Lawrence, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Dom Bess, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
