Sri Lanka to play Three Test matches in England one year from now

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The Sri Lankan cricket crew will play three Test matches in Britain in 2024, as per the sources in the ECB (Britain and Grains Cricket Board),

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and was additionally affirmed by one of the top SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) authorities.

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Yes, we are committed to adhering to the ECB's timetable, and as a result, three Test matches will be played under the auspices of the ICC's World Test Championship. The authority said.

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The ECB is booked to have the three Test matches individually at Old Trafford, Ruler's and Oval on August 21-25, Aug. 29-Sept.2 and Sept. 6-10.

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During the following season, the ECB will likewise play three more Test matches (against West India) in July.

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Aside from the red ball coordinates, the ECB will play seven T-20Is (four against Pakistan and three against Australia) and furthermore five ODIs versus Australia.

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Curiously, Australia's two white ball reciprocal series (ODIs, and T-20Is following Sri Lanka's visit through Britain.

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