London, Aug 09: England's selectors named three uncapped players today in their 13-man squad for next week's third test against South Africa at Trent Bridge. Following last week's crushing innings and 92 run second test defeat by South Africa at Lord's, which saw the Proteas take a 1-0 lead in the five match series, the uncapped trio of in-form Kent batsman Ed Smith, Lancashire seamer Glen Chapple and Worcestershire off-spinner Gareth Batty have been selected.
Chapple comes in following the departure of Darren Gough, who announced his test retirement after Lord's.
But Gough's fellow Yorkshireman, middle-order batsman Anthony McGrath, has been dropped from the team after scoring 51 runs in three innings against South Africa.
Batty adds to England's spin options, with left-armer Ashley Giles retained, although it looks like the pair will be competing for one place.
Also known for his lively fielding, Batty played two one-day internationals in Australia last winter.
Chapple, a stalwart of the county circuit, first came to England's attention when he went on the A tour of Australia seven years ago.
However, his long wait for a test cap may not end at Trent Bridge. Regular reserve James Kirtley of Sussex, yet to make his test debut, is again included, as is Durham quick Stephen Harmison. Bureau Report