Anderson was ruled out with a side strain sustained during
England's remarkable innings victory over the tourists in the first Test at
Cardiff.
Dernbach, who beat off competition from Graham Onions and
Ajmal Shahzad, hasn't been capped at international level although he was called
up by England as an injury replacement for its World Cup quarterfinal defeat by
Sri Lanka in March.
“It's obviously disappointing to lose Jimmy Anderson for the
next Test as he is world class and the leader of our attack but we're fortunate
to have a healthy stock of pace bowlers at present,” national selector Geoff
Miller said.
“We're hopeful Jimmy will be available for the third Test
(in Southampton) but in the meantime we're excited by Jade Dernbach's
inclusion.” England's squad is otherwise unchanged from the one that took a 1-0
lead in the three-Test series thanks to a stunning bowling display on the final
day of the first Test Monday, when Sri Lanka was bowled out for 82 within two
sessions.
Dernbach, who plays county cricket for Surrey, took nine
wickets for the England Lions - the senior team's backup side - in a tour match
against Sri Lanka at Derby just before the first Test.
“Jade is a talented young bowler and after excelling with
the England Performance Program over the winter, he enjoyed considerable
success with the ball against Sri Lanka while playing for the England Lions,”
Miller said.
: Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell,
Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook, Jade Dernbach, Steven Finn, Eoin Morgan, Kevin
Pietersen, Matt Prior, Graeme Swann, Chris Tremlett, Jonathan Trott.
