England, Sri Lanka Tests from January 14, Galle to host both games

Joe Root's men will arrive in Sri Lanka on January 3 in a chartered flight. They are scheduled to land in Mattal International Airport, Hambantota.

Published : Dec 09, 2020 16:13 IST , Kolkata

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is expected to be called up for the Tests in Sri Lanka.
England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is expected to be called up for the Tests in Sri Lanka.
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is expected to be called up for the Tests in Sri Lanka.

England's Test tour of Sri Lanka, which was postponed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is rescheduled for January 2021 in Galle.

Joe Root's men will arrive in Sri Lanka on January 3 in a chartered flight. They are scheduled to land in Mattal International Airport, Hambantota.

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The new schedule of the two-match Test series, a part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is as follows:

Jan 5 to Jan 9: England team training sessions, Hambantota

Jan 14 to Jan 18: First Test, Galle International Cricket Stadium

Jan 22 to Jan 26: Second Test, Galle International Stadium

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