Eight years have passed since Sri Lanka last played a Test in England and their return is long overdue. They are an established Testplaying nation who over the years have produced wonderful players who have shone on these shores.
In theory Sri Lanka should provide a stiffer test, though losing against England Lions in their only warmup was not a good sign. The current team has an established batting lineup with a lot of experience, certainly a lot more than the West Indies side.
England might be missing their captain but they seem to be in a healthy place, with young players progressing and establishing themselves in the side, good recent results, the team moving forward as a group towards potentially more stringent tests.
Sri Lanka coaches Ian Bell and Sanath Jayasuriya. The tourists have an experienced batting lineup but the bowling lacks pace or first-rate spin. Their only spinner is Shoaib Bashir.
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