OLLIE POPE expects young bowling giant Josh Hull to quickly stamp his mark on the Test side as England target the perfect summer.
The stand-in captain admits it is another "bold" decision by head coach Brendon McCullum and injured skipper Ben Stokes to throw another rookie into the international firing line.
But Pope has put his faith behind the surprise call-up for the very inexperienced but raw-paced 20-year-old, who has hardly made an impact on county cricket as yet.
Leicestershire's 6ft 7in star Hull has the dream chance in the third and final Test with Sri Lanka to push his name forward for winter tour selection.
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