Sri Lanka vs England 2021 test series will be a part of the ICC World Test Championship. The first Test will begin from January 14 and will be trailed continuously on the 22nd of the month. The two games will be held in Galle International Stadium.
In December, The Lankan Cricket team announced a squad for their tour to South Africa and England intently follows it. The 22-part crew lead by Dimuth Karunaratne, and included five uncapped players; Minod Bhanuka, Asitha Fernando, Gunathilaka, Hasaranga, and Dilshan Madushanka. Hasaranga made his introduction in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews was excluded from the squad because of a hamstring injury. The tour was initially scheduled to be held in March 2020 yet was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahead of the England series, there are a number of injury concerns for the Sri Lanka contingent. Dhananjaya de Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Ranjitha, and Dinesh Chandimal are all suffering from injuries; and are unlikely to be fit for the second Test against South Africa; which puts their participation in danger for the England series in doubt.
Last month, England announced a 23-part visiting unit for the two Tests, resting Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer. Thus, the England unforeseen will rehearse in Hambantota from January 5 to 9 ahead of the first Test.
Sri Lanka vs England Test Series
England will play an amazing 17 Test matches in the schedule year of 2021; with the first occurring against Sri Lanka in Galle. England have picked to rest any semblance of Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. However, skipper Joe Root actually has a crew equipped for conveying a message to the remainder of the Test countries.
Jonny Bairstow demands he doesn’t have anything to demonstrate in Test cricket. However, it will be a lift for his Test profession in the event that he scores a lot of runs in Sri Lanka. The equivalent goes for any semblance of Zak Crawley, Dominic Sibley, Sam Curran and Jos Buttler.
However, the hosts are not in the best of form with regards to Test cricket. In fact, they have handed two heavy defeats from South Africa;– the first by an innings and the second by 10 wickets. Thus, England may be somewhat corroded, yet they ought to have enough to wrap up these Test matches inside four days.
Angelo Mathews, who missed out on the Sri Lanka visit through South Africa; because of a hamstring injury will be important for the England test series. Hasaranga, Bhanuka, Asitha Fernando, Madushanka, and Santhush also added to the squad.
Squads
Sri Lanka Squad : Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Asitha Fernando, Oshada Fernando. Vishwa Fernando, Gunathilake, Hasaranga, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Chameera, Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva. Dickwella, Lasith Embuldeniya, Lahiru Kumara, Suranga Lakmal, Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Mathews, Perera, Rajitha, Dasun Shanaka, and Lahiru Thirimanne
England Squad: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad. Sam Curran, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Stone, Buttler (wk), Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka vs England 2021 Schedule
- January 14-18 – First Test at Galle International Stadium: Live from 10.00 AM IST
- January 22-26 – Second Test at Galle International Stadium: Live from 10.00 AM IST
Sri Lanka vs England Prediction
The pitches in Sri Lanka have set up to help the slower bowlers acquire some turn. In fact, tragically for the hosts, they have not had the option to create numerous A-list spinners as of late; So there could really be some compensation for any semblance of Jimmy Anderson.
England’s best actually Test bowler has 600 Test wickets to his name. However, he has battled to take wickets while visiting Sri Lanka before. He is certain that he can stall the Sri Lanka batting top request; and he has trust in any semblance of Stuart Broad, Olly Stone, and Mark wood to do likewise.
England to win the test series 2-0
