Josh Hull Joins England Test Squad Amid Wood's Injury

The 20-year-old seamer has been selected for the Sri Lanka series following Mark Wood's thigh strain.

• Hull, a former rugby player, replaces Mark Wood who is out with a thigh injury.
• Despite limited first-class experience, Hull has been on England's radar for over a year.
• He impressed selectors with a five-wicket haul in a recent match against Sri Lanka's Lions.
• England aims to develop Hull's pace and bounce for future Ashes tours.
• The injury to Wood highlights the physical toll of fast bowling at the international level.

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