Hoggard replaces Broad

England swing bowler Matthew Hoggard has replaced Stuart Broad in England’s 12-man squad for the third Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Hoggard missed the second Test with a back injury and was replaced by Stuart Broad.

On a pitch that is expected to offer plenty of turn to the spin bowlers, it is thought that England may turn to Graeme Swann to form a spin bowling partnership with Monty Panesar.

England captain Michael Vaughan told media that “It’s amazing how much the pitch can change in 24 hours in conditions here – yesterday it was completely green and today it is brown and barren.”

England Squad
Michael Vaughan (captain), Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Matthew Hoggard, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann, Steve Harmison.