Will Pucovski's leadership credentials will be on show next week with the young gun set to be named captain of a Cricket Australia XI to take on the touring England Lions.

CA are set to confirm on Wednesday that the emerging batting star will lead the invitational side in three matches against the Lions - England's 'A' side - at Gold Coast's Metricon Stadium.

The first match is on Sunday - Pucovski's 22nd birthday - before games next Tuesday and Thursday.

Melbourne Renegades leg-spinner Cameron Boyce will also be part of the CA XI squad.