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 announced Test Squad for South Africa and England tour 2020.



Sri Lanka Test Squad: A 22-men Strong contingent is announced by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board for the upcoming Test series against South Africa and England.



Injured would miss the South Africa Test series while he hopes to join the squad against England.



This time the 22 men squad consists of several uncapped players like Minod Bhanuka, Asitha Fernando, Santhush Gunathilake, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dilshan Madushanka.



Gunathilake and Dilshan Madushanka are the ones from the Sri Lanka squad who have never played a single senior international game.



Dimuth Karunaratne will be leading the inexperienced side against South Africa and England.



Sri Lanka and South Africa are scheduled to kick off their campaign on 26th December at Centurian and will move to Johannesburg for the second and final Test game.



The series against South Africa will mark the return of Test Cricket as Sri Lanka will be playing its first test series since January.



The England tour of Sri Lanka will begin early in 2021. Both sides will begin the series on 14th January at Galle Cricket Stadium.



<h2>Sri Lanka 22 men strong squad for South Africa and England:</h2>



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



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Sri Lanka announced Test Squad for South Africa and England tour 2020

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South Africa to make a meaningful gesture for anti-racism in the match against Sri Lanka.



South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test Series: South Africa will make a meaningful gesture on anti-racism before the start of the Boxing Day Test on Centurain against Sri Lanka after failing to do so in the T20I series against England.



The first test encounter will begin on Saturday and the South African coach Mark Boucher said his boys and management will express their smart gesture towards anti-racism as they got criticized for not doing so in the T20I series against England.



"The management and the players have a lot of discussion on the topic since we have come into the bubble, especially after the Board's statement and the guys have come up with the meaningful gesture to extend their support,? Boucher said during a virtual press conference on Friday.



?That?s something the players will share with everyone before match day,? he added.



<h2>Cricket South Africa criticized the team's response:</h2>



Cricket South Africa (CSA) Board had criticized the team and the management after not expressing the team?s response to the Black Lives Matter last week. The Board made sure that they do not force the players to follow any sentiments and Broucher was appreciative of that.



?We appreciate the board isn?t looking to compel the team into doing anything one way or the other, and that they are happy to allow the team to go through their process and come up with something meaningful to them."



?We are happy to engage further with them and what they would like to discuss at a more appropriate time,? the former national team wicketkeeper-batsman said.



Black Lives Matter has picked the pace after the death of African-American George Floyd earlier this year. After the horrifying incident, several cricketers have shown their support to the movement and can be seen bowing down on the knee.



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South Africa to make a meaningful gesture for anti-racism in the match against Sri Lanka

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match: After the cancellation of the series against England due to the Covid-19 threat, South Africa is back to the international games against Sri Lanka. All the positive players and staff from South Africa returned Negative in the fresh round of testings.



South Africa will be with its new skipper, Quinton de Kock. It will be important for both sides to open well in order to gain the lead in the series. The two-game test series will undergo from Saturday 26th December at Centurian,



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match.



Day/Date: Saturday/ 26th December - Wednesday/ 30th December



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



Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion



<h2>Pitch Report form Centurian for the 1st Test game:</h2>



The surface of SuperSport Park provides a good bounce and Swing to the pacers on the first day. The wicket seems to go flat after getting tired. Unfair competition for the bowlers after the second day.



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa Playing11:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Anrich Nortje , Keshav Maharaj, Glenton Stuurman, Lungi Ngidi.



<h2>Full Squad South Africa:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Glenton Stuurman, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Sarel Erwee, Migael Pretorius, Raynard van Tonder



<h2>Sri Lanka Playing 11:</h2>



Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara.



<h2>Full Squad Sri Lanka:</h2>



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



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Dimuth Karunaratne, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Kusal Mendis, Anrich Nortje , Keshav Maharaj, Niroshan Dickwella,? Lungi Ngidi, Lahiru Kumara.



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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Prediction SA vs SL 1st Test

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SA Vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka in the first outing with Faf du-Plessis missing out on his double century by a mere single run. The visitors will be more tensed as some of the key players have picked up injuries and there is still no confirmation on their participation.



Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal, Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Kumara are almost clear to be out of the second game.



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match



Day/Date: Sunday / 03rd January 2021



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



Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg



<h2>Pitch Report form Centurian for the 2nd Test game:</h2>



The surface is almost dangerous for the opening batting. Variable bounce on the surface makes it even scarier for the batsmen. A lot of sideways movement will be seen with the seamers coming into action. No rains and timely showers are predicted throughout the 5 days of play.



<h2>South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h2>South Africa Playing11:</h2>



Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock (c/wk), Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.



<h2>Full Squad South Africa:</h2>



Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Anrich Nortje, Glenton Stuurman, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj, Sarel Erwee, Migael Pretorius, Raynard van Tonder.



<h2>Sri Lanka Playing 11:</h2>



Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis,&nbsp; Lahiru Thirimanne, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Minod Bhanuka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando.



<h2>Full Squad Sri Lanka:</h2>



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



<h2>SA vs SL 2nd Test Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Dean Elgar, Dimuth Karunaratne, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock (wk),? Niroshan Dickwella, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.



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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, SA vs SL 2nd Test

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

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

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SL vs Eng: Joe Root led England will take on Sri Lanka in the 1st test of the two-game series at Galle. Both the teams will be seen once again playing test match after 25 long months. The last series between the two in Sri Lanka was played back in 2018 where England dominated and scrapped Sri Lanka.



The spin dominating surface will annoy the Englishmen who have just got one day practice time. Also, Sri Lanka has a strong record at Galle having won 18 out of 32 test games.



<h2>Sri Lanka vs England 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Match: Sri Lanka vs England 1st Test Match.



Day / Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021.



Time: 10:00am Local Time, 04:30am UK Time.



Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle.



<h2>Pitch Report from Galle International Stadium for the 1st Test Match:</h2>



The 1st test will be surrounded by the rain as shown in the forecast. The surface will be spin-friendly and the spinners will surely be benefitted. First, two days are considered best for batting before the spinner take over the charge.



While there are chances of rain but the temperature and humidity will be high.



<h2>Where to watch the 1st Test Match between Sri Lanka and England:</h2>



There is no such broadcasting information of the match for Indian users while if the game is broadcasted then it will be in Sony Networks Limited.



<h2>Sri Lanka vs England 1st Test Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>Sri Lanka:</h3>



Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Chandimal, Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews,Lasith Embuldeniya, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan.



<h3>England:</h3>



Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (C), Dan Lawrence, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Dom Bess, Jack Leach, Mark Wood, James Anderson.



<h3>Full Squad:</h3>



Joe Root (Captain), Keaton Jennings, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler, Ben Foakes, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, Matthew Parkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Dominic Bess.



<h2>Sri Lanka vs England 1st Test Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dom Bess, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Suranga Lakmal.



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Sri Lanka vs England: Moeen Ali joins England?s bio-bubble after returning negative for the Coronavirus.



Sri Lanka vs England: All Rounder Moeen Ali joins England?s bio-bubble after he was released from the isolation. The 33 years old cricketer was tested covid negative before boarding the Sri Lanka flight but eventually tested positive upon reaching the Hambantota airport.



After he was tested positive, the all-rounder was sent into the managed isolation for 10 days but the period was extended 3 more days.



?It is good to have Moeen back to the bio-bubble. When we came back from one of our sessions today, we saw him in the changing room and there was a smile in everyone?s faces,? ESPNcricinfo quoted Sam Curran, Moeen's team-mate as saying.



?Moeen had a couple of tough weeks and no one ever would want to get into the situation. We are thankful that he is back with us and recovered nicely. We all were really excited to welcome him back to the bio-bubble again. He is an important player for us and he brings in a lot of experience,? Curran added.



The English all-rounder last played test cricket in August 2019 against Australia before he took a long break and eventually lost his central contract.



?Everyone in the squad is delighted to have Mo back and he will start training probably tomorrow.?



<h2>Our players follow social distancing inside the indoor settings: ECB Spokesperson</h2>



ECB spokesperson later said that each and every player inside the bubble is taking the rules seriously and following the social distancing measures nicely.



"We are not concerned. Our protocols have been excellent and we continue to be vigilant. We are the most compliant team in world cricket. We are the only international team in any sport to have a COVID compliance officer. He is responsible for ensuring we meet the highest of standards across our COVID protocols. We remain vigilant and respectful of the Sri Lankan authorities and we will do everything that is possible to keep our players and the general population safe," the spokesperson said in a statement.



?We are well aware of the situations, our Covid compliance officer has all the good work of briefing the players with the rules and regulations. All the players wear masks in indoor settings and follow the rules seriously. Our players have done well while maintaining social distancing and we are proud of that.?



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Sri Lanka vs England: Moeen Ali joins England?s bio-bubble after returning negative for the Coronavirus

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ENGvsSL: Sri Lankan cricketers suspended for breaching the bio-bubble in England tour.



ENGvsSL: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday took a huge step to suspend three of their main cricketers for breaching the bio-bubble protection during England's limited-overs tour. The suspended cricketers include wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella, batsman Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka.



SLC has also asked the three to immediately return to Sri Lanka.



The three aforementioned cricketers were spotted roaming in the streets of Durham after their final T20I match against England which they lost by huge 89 runs.



Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka were all part of the playing 11 in the last game against England.



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?Sri Lanka Cricket executive committee has suspended Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka for breaching the bio bubble and they will be immediately recalled to Sri Lanka,? said SLC secretary Mohan de Silva in a statement.



All this probe was called for the matter after a Sri Lankan fan made a video of all three cricketers roaming in the streets of Durham.



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Soon after the video went viral, SLC chief Shammi Silva asked for an immediate investigation to check if there was any breach or not.



?An investigation is underway as they have breached the code of conduct,? said SLC chief.



England white-washed Sri Lanka in a three games T20I series as it marks Sri Lanka?s straight fifth T20I series loss since October 2020.



Post a dismal performance from the Sri Lankans, several former cricketers expressed their concerns and dismay at the poor performance.



?Very sad day for Sri Lankan cricket. The situation is critical. We need immediate measures to save cricket,? wrote Sanath Jayasuriya on his Twitter handle.



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Going forward, Sri Lanka will play a three game ODI series against England starting tomorrow.



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