England confirm Sri Lanka tour dates

England confirm Sri Lanka tour dates
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Summary England will play seven one-day internationals against Sri Lanka.

LONDON (AFP) - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Friday the schedule for England s one-day tour of Sri Lanka in November and December.

England will play seven one-day internationals against Sri Lanka as both sides prepare for next year s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

This week the teams completed a one-day series in England which Sri Lanka won 3-2.

England and Sri Lanka begin a two-Test series at Lord s next week.

 

England ODI Tour to Sri Lanka:

Nov 21: 1st warm-up v SL A (Day), Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

Nov 23: 2nd warm-up v SL A (Day) Tamil Union Oval, Colombo

Nov 26: 1st ODI (Day/Night) Colombo*

Nov 29: 2nd ODI (Day) Colombo*

Dec 03: 3rd ODI (Day/Night) Hambantota

Dec 06: 4th ODI (Day) Colombo*

Dec 10: 5th ODI (D/N) Pallekelle*

Dec 13: 6th ODI (Day) Pallekelle*

Dec 16: 7th ODI (D/N) Colombo

 

* denotes provision for a reserve day

Note: Unless stated all Colombo games are at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium