Sri Lanka have named a 16-player squad for a three-match T20 International series against England, using the contest as their final rehearsal ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
England's long wait for an away ODI series victory ended in emphatic fashion as a breathtaking blend of control and power from Joe Root and Harry Brook sealed a 53-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Joe Root played a match-winning knock to help guide England to a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in Colombo and level the three-match ODI series at 1-1.
Kusal Mendis' calm, unbeaten 93 set the platform as Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs in the first one-day international in Colombo on Thursday, punishing another late collapse from the tourists.
England were forced into a late change ahead of the opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo after off-spin-bowling allrounder Will Jacks was ruled out having fallen ill overnight.
Lasith Malinga will continue to work with Sri Lanka's fast bowlers in the build up to the T20 World Cup, the country's cricket board has confirmed.