South Africa vs England 1st T20I: Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock guided visitors to Victory. England defeated South Africa by 5 wickets. South Africa vs England 1st T20I: Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock guided visitors to Victory.



Englishmen Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock of 86 from 48 guided the visitors to a clinical victory in the first T20I against South Africa. With 5 wickets win England took up the lead of 1-0 in the three-match Twenty20 series.



Earlier, at the toss, England opted to bowl first against the Proteas.



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<h2>South Africa's inning:</h2>



The hosts did not have a good start as Temba Bavuma departed in the first over itself. Skipper, Quinton de Kock, and experienced Faf du Plessis didn?t let the English bowlers took control of the innings. Both the batsmen sewed a good 80 runs stand before the second wicket.&nbsp;



De Kock (30 from 23) went to the hut off Chris Jordan However, du Plessis remained in the middle to set a good total.



Sam Curran got du Plessis out when the protea just crossed his fifty.



In the quota of full 20 overs, South Africa managed a good total on the board, 179-6 (20 overs). Faf du Plessis (58 from 40), Quinton de Kock (30 from 23), van der Dussen (37 off 28) and Klaasen (20 off 12) contributed to the 179 runs total.



Sam Curran picked 3 scalps while Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, and Chris Joran got one each.



<h2>England's Inning:</h2>



England skipper, Eoin Morgan made a drastic change by promoting Jos Buttler to the opening slot while Jhonny Bairstow came at 4.



The chase was not going to be easy for the Englishmen, their openers departed inside 5 overs putting the lineup on the back foot.



The T20I sensation Dawid Malan could not stay in the crease for a long as he went to the hut after scoring 19 runs. Johnny Bairstow from one end took complete charge, getting close to the target.



The turning point in the chase came when Beuran Hendricks came to bowl the 17th overs. Skipper Eoin Morgan and Jhonny Bairstow smashed the protea bowler to 28 runs all over the park, including 3 wides.



The chase was now completely under England?s control. Johnny Bairstow finished the innings with back to back boundaries with a four and a maximum. With these boundaries, England wins the game by 5 wickets and with four balls to spare.



Bairstow was awarded Man of the Match for his clinical innings of 86 from 48 balls.



<h2>South Africa vs England: Playing 11</h2>



<h3>England:</h3>



Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid.



<h3>South Africa:?</h3>



Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (c &amp; wk), Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Pite van Biljon, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.



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South Africa vs England 1st T20I: Jhonny Bairstow?s fine knock guided visitors to Victory

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South Africa vs England 2nd T20I: With South Africa taking on England in the second T20I of the three-match series, the hosts will come harder roaring against the visitors. The 17th over of Beuran Hendricks costs them the match by 5 wickets. England took up the 1-0 lead in the first T20I after Jhonny Bairstow?s crucial unbeaten knock of 86 from 48.



Skipper Quinton de Kock will have to bring a masterplan for the Englishmen in the 2nd Twenty20 game, who looked unstoppable.



<h2>South Africa vs England 2nd T20I Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 2nd T20I



Day/Date: Sunday, 29th November



Time: 6 PM IST



Venue: Boland Park, Paarl



<h2>Pitch Report of Boland Park, Paarl (SA vs Eng):</h2>



The pitch in Boland Park, Paarl will be much better than the Newlands surface. It will be much easier for the batsmen here. It will have an impact of the weather. While it is expected to be a Sunny hot day here on Sunday.



<h2>South Africa vs England 2nd T20I Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent)



<h2>South Africa vs England Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>South Africa:&nbsp;</h3>



Quinton de Kock (C&amp;WK), Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis, van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Quinton de Kock (c), Temba Bavuma, Junior Dala, Faf du Plessis, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla , Jon-Jon Smuts, Glenton Stuurman, Pite van Biljon, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne.



<h3>England:&nbsp;</h3>



Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.



<h3>Full Squad:&nbsp;</h3>



<h5>Eoin Morgan (c), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.</h5>



<h2>South Africa vs England Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Jason Roy, Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow, van der Dussen, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje.



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South Africa vs England 2nd T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips SA vs Eng 2nd T20I

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South Africa vs England 3rd T20I: The visitors have already bagged the series with the undefeatable 2-0 lead in the second encounter itself. However, England will be hoping to clean swipe the South Africans on their soil with the victory in the third outing.



<h2>South Africa vs England 3rd T20I Match Preview, Prediction:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 3rd T20I



Day/Date: Tuesday, 01st December



Time: 9:30 PM (04:00 PM GMT / 06:00 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Newlands, Cape Town



<h2>SA vs Eng 3rd T20I Pitch Report:</h2>



The Newlands pitch is known for its moving ball. Seamers here get good movement and spinner too can be benefitted from it. It will be a surface where a toss to loose will be a better option.



<h2>South Africa vs England Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent).



<h2>South Africa vs England Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>South Africa:?</h3>



Quinton de Kock (C&amp;WK), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Quinton de Kock (c), Temba Bavuma, Junior Dala, Faf du Plessis, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla , Jon-Jon Smuts, Glenton Stuurman, Pite van Biljon, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne.



<h3>England:?</h3>



Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.



<h3>Full Squad:?</h3>



<h5>Eoin Morgan (c), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.</h5>



<h2>SA vs Eng 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, Faf du Plessis, Eoin Morgan, van der Dussen, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje.



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South Africa vs England 3rd T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips SA vs Eng 3rd T20I

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South Africa vs England 1st ODI: South Africa will take on England for the first match of the three-game series on Friday. De Kock led South Africa will try to end their losing streak. England whitewashed the home side in the three games the T20I series ended on Tuesday.



Morgan led English side will be roaring high in the confidence after a good welcome to the tour. However, the dynamics are changed in the formats, South Africa will leave no stone unmarked for their comeback in the home series.



<h2>South Africa vs England ODI Preview, Dream11 Match Prediction, Playing 11:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 1st ODI



Day/Date: Friday, 04th December 2020



Time: 4:30 PM (11:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Newlands, Cape Town



<h2>Pitch Report from Newlands, Cape Town for the 1st ODI:</h2>



Temperature hovering around 25 degrees celsius, the pitch in Newlands will favor the batters ad we have seen in previous encounters. While there will be a bit of assistance for the seamers and spinners all throughout.



<h2>South Africa vs England Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent).



<h2>South Africa vs England Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Jon-Jon Smuts, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Quinton de Kock(w/c), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, JJ Smuts, Junior Dala, George Linde, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Glenton Stuurman, Beuran Hendricks.



<h2>England:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Sam Billings, Olly Stone, Liam Livingstone.



<h2>South Africa vs England Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Rassie van der Dussen, Tom Curran, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid.



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South Africa vs England ODI: Match Preview, Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips SA vs Eng 1st ODI

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South Africa vs England 1st ODI: The postponed 1 ODI between South Africa and England will be played on 06th December. After both, the sides confirmed the news of the postponement of the game due to the covid case. One player from proteas tested positive after the last round test and the match was called off.?



Cricket South Africa confirmed the news by tweeting:



CONFIRMED: Cricket South Africa and @ECB_cricket confirm the postponement of the first #BetwayODI of the three-match series to Sunday, 06 December 2020.



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<h2>South Africa vs England 1st ODI Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs England 1st ODI



Day/Date: Sunday, 06th December



Time: 1:30 PM (08:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL)



Venue: Boland Park, Paarl



<h2>Pitch Report from Boland Park for 1st ODI SA vs Eng:</h2>



Talking with reference to the last T20I played here a week ago, it was not a batting paradise. However, this time the track will be different and it will revert back to normal Boland type pitch. A good run chase is expected here.



<h2>South Africa vs England Where to watch the Match:</h2>



Live Stream: Disney + Hotstar



TV: Sony Six, Sony ESPN (Indian Subcontinent).



<h2>South Africa vs England Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa:</h2>



Quinton de Kock, Jon-Jon Smuts, Rassie van der Dussen, Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne, David Miller, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Quinton de Kock(w/c), Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, JJ Smuts, Junior Dala, George Linde, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Glenton Stuurman, Beuran Hendricks.



<h2>England:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings,&nbsp; Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran,&nbsp; Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.



<h2>Full Squad:</h2>



Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Jos Buttler(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Sam Billings, Olly Stone, Liam Livingstone.



<h2>South Africa vs England Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Rassie van der Dussen, Tom Curran, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid.



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South Africa vs England 1st ODI: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips SA Vs Eng 1st ODI

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South Africa vs England 1st ODI called off due to Covid Threat.



South Africa vs England 1st ODI: The first ODI between SOouth Africa and England was called off due to the increasing Covid-19 threat. Reportedly two of the staff members from the visitor?s hotel tested positive after the PCR tests held on Saturday.



A decision is yet to be confirmed whether two remaining ODIs will be played or not on Monday and Wednesday.



1st ODI fixture between South Africa and England was initially scheduled for Friday however due to covid threat in South Africa?s camp, it was rescheduled for Sunday. But it looks like nothing is going their way.



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<h2>Managing Director ECB:</h2>



?The English players have undergone an additional round of PCR tests on Saturday evening, after two staff members from visitors hotel staff tested positive for the Covid-19 infection,? ECB statement.



?In the meantime, ECB awaits for the rectification of those tests results, the decision has been taken to delay the start of today?s One Day International match,? said ECB official.



?This is a regretful situation for both sides. But for us, the main concern is our player?s and staff members? safety. We are in close dialogue with Cricket South Africa on how to deal with the situation. And surely will come forward with better options to carry our further goals,? Managing Director, ECB.



With the two unconfirmed cases of a novel coronavirus, the number goes up to seven in the six-match white ball series. Two of those happening in the host?s camp before the start of the series while five in the bio-secure environment.



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<h2>General Manager Vineyard Hotel:</h2>



?At this stage, it is a really disappointing thing to take place. We are still searching how covid infected staff members, as none of them have left the bio-secure environment from 16th November,? Roy Davies, General Manager Vineyard Hotel where the teams are staying.



?Our Covid-19 response team is going after all the facts and contact tracing is underway.?



It will be a huge blow for Cricket South Africa if the series get canceled following Covid tensions. South Africa?s future trips might get affected if this happens.



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South Africa vs England 1st ODI called off due to Covid Threat

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South Africa vs England ODI series cancelled due to Covid Threat. Three games ODI series was called off due to ranging threat. South Africa vs England ODI series cancelled due to Covid Threat.



England?s tour of South Africa for the ODI series got cancelled due to the Covid outbreak in the hotel in Cape Town after players tested positive for the virus. Both the parties have had members coming positive after the test.



On Monday, both the side confirmed the news to cancel the ODI series with mutual understanding. However, they added, to carry these games again in the near future if possible.



The opening game of the three games ODI series was scheduled for Friday which got postponed to Sunday after one unnamed member from the home team tested positive for the virus on the morning of the matchday.



The rescheduled game on Sunday was completely called-off after two members of the hotel staff tested positive where both teams were staying. Meanwhile, England players were taken for the new round of tests.



Two members of the visitors tested positive, ECB wanted to confirm the issue with the private medical team before taking any decision for the remaining games.



The head of both the parties was in constant touch to resolve the issue. They hoped to carry out the remaining two games but it doesn?t look possible after new positive cases.



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<h2>Players safety is paramount, ECB CEO:</h2>



?ECB have always maintained that the welfare of our members and management is our first priority in any case,? England Cricket Board CEO Tom Harrison.



?We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa, we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this series in the best interest of the players? welfare.?



"We were worried about the impacts of the recent cases of the virus on the wellbeing of the visitors. After the long talks and consultation with Cricket South Africa (CSA), we have jointly come to the decision to cancel the remaining games of the ODI series in the best interest of the players of both sides.?



It will be an embarrassing development for the host nation as they failed to maintain the ?bio-secure? environment in the luxurious hotel in Cape Town. Three members from South Africa contracted the virus in mid-November.



South Africa and England successfully carried out three games Twenty20 series before the unfortunate series of events. England whitewashed the South Africans in the T20I series.



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South Africa vs England ODI series cancelled due to Covid Threat

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England announced 16 men Strong Test Squad against Sri Lanka, Stokes and Archer rested. Two test games will be played at Galle International Cricket Stadium. England announced 16 men Strong Test Squad against Sri Lanka, Stokes and Archer rested.



England announced 16 men Test Squad: The England Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced the statement regarding the Test Squad for the tour of Sri Lanka early next year. A 16 men strong Test Squad is announced along with seven reserve players.



<h2>Archer and Stokes Rested:</h2>



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The duo of speedster Jofra Archer and all-rounder Ben Stokes is given rest for the tour. Both the players were playing non-stop cricket previously and to manage the workload they have been excluded from the side. However, both Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will join the squad in India?s tour in February 2021.



All-rounder Moeen Ali and wicketkeeper-batsman Jhonny Bairstow found their place in the squad. Moeen Ali took a break from international cricket in 2019 while Bairstow was dropped from the test side a year ago.



Along with Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, Batsman Rory Burns is given rest. Burns is expecting his child during the second week of January and will miss the Sri Lanka tour.



Ollie Pope suffered a shoulder injury during the home series against Pakistan in September will join the squad and will continue his rehab program for the readiness in India tour in February next year.



England and Sri Lanka will be locking horns for the two-match Test series. Both the games will be played at Galle International Cricket Stadium due to the Covid restrictions. However, the games will be played behind closed bars.



English players will complete their quarantine in Hambantota after arrival in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has provided facilities to train during the isolation. England will train for five days during the isolation period (Jan 5-9) at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.



England and Wales Cricket Board have also named seven reserve players in case of any drastic situations.



<h2>England?s 16 Men Squad for Sri Lanka:</h2>



Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.



<h2>Seven Reserve Players:</h2>



James Bracey, Mason Crane, Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, Matthew Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Amar Virdi.



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England announced 16 men Strong Test Squad against Sri Lanka, Stokes and Archer rested

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Sri Lanka vs England: All-rounder Moeen Ali tested positive after reaching Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka vs England: All-rounder Moeen Ali has been tested positive for Covid-19 after reaching Sri Lanka. England and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play two games test series.



Moeen Ali will self isolate himself for 10 days and so will Chris Woakes who was in close contact with the all-rounder.



England?s squad was tested in the Hambantota airport after landing. Ali is likely to miss the first test game as Sri Lanka covid-19 protocols require him to self isolate for at least 10 days.



?Moeen Ali is tested positive and will self isolate himself for 10 days. Chris Woakes has been deemed as a possible close contact, and he will observe a period of self-isolation and further testing,? ECB said in the statement.



?England will undergo an RT-PCR test for the second time on Tuesday morning to kill all the fear. At this stage, the team will train for the first time on Wednesday.?



The two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will be held at Galle, starting January 14th.



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<h2>England Squad for two tests in Sri Lanka:</h2>



Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, Dan Lawrence, Jonathan Bairstow, Dom Bess, James Anderson, Sam Curran, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.



Reserves: James Bracey, Mason Crane, Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, Matthew Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Amar Virdi.



<h2>Sri Lanka Squad for two tests against England:</h2>



Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Asitha Fernando,? Dushmantha Chameera,? Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Lasith Embuldeniya, Oshada Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Santhush Gunathilake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Dilruwan Perera, Kusal Perera (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Lahiru Thirimanne.



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SL vs Eng: Jonny Bairstow seems impressed with Jacques Kallis?s addition to England squad.



SL vs Eng: England?s limited over opening batsman Jonny Bairstow seems impressed with Jacques Kallis addition. Bairstow said the inclusion of South African great as the batting consultant is a fantastic move.



The 45-years old Jacques Kallis will be joining England?s squad for the two-game series against Sri Lanka starting January 14. Bairstow has been out of test cricket for more than a year now. He is expecting to return to the format in the Sri Lanka series and looking forward to work with Jacques Kallis whom he rates as one of the finest all-rounders.



?I feel the addition of Jacques Kallis to the squad is a fantastic move and someone of his caliber is always a plus point for a team,? Bairstow said in the virtual press conference.



?He had some good impact on games, for me, he is one of the finest all-rounders that cricket has ever witnessed,? he added.



?Someone who has batted top the order caught some of the blinders and picked up bundles of the wickets.?



The South African has amassed 13,289 runs at an impressive average of 55 and picked up 292 scalps in 166 test games during his 19-years old career.



Jacques Kallis is just behind India?s Sachin Tendulkar and Australia?s Ricky Ponting in the total number of runs in the longest format of cricket.



<h2>Jacques Kallis will join the England squad on Friday:</h2>



Bairstow who admires him the most feels he has a lot to learn from the South African former all-rounder who is in quarantine and will join the squad on Friday.



"There are so many different aspects you could speak to him about. I am really intrigued to spend more time with him and gauge and understand the process," said Bairstow.



?It is really good to have him around, surely will spend some time with him learning the aspects of the game,? Bairstow added.



England and Sri Lanka will play two test games in the series and the first test will begin on January 14th. England does not have a good time arriving in Sri Lanka as England?s all-rounder Moeen Ali tested positive upon arriving.



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