Deputy unafraid to seek counsel as he prepares to lead England in three-Test series
Sri Lanka haven't beaten England in a Test since 2014 but hope to exploit hosts' disruption
Visitors name three-seamer line-up in anticipation of showery weather in Manchester
Minute's applause and black armbands will commemorate batter who took own life this month
Opening the batting may not be ideal berth, but after 17 Tests on sidelines, any role will suffice
England confirm XI for Wednesday's first Test against Sri Lanka, with Stokes absent through injury
Three Sri Lanka batters make half-centuries but Lions need only 75 on final day
Hosts ended Day 2 with a 185-run first-innings lead, with Jayasuriya bagging 5 for 102 for visitors
Wicketkeeper found first series "mentally draining" but open to additional responsiblity vs Sri Lanka
"We appointed Ian to bring in a person with local knowledge to help the players with key insights on the conditions there," SLC said in a statement
Ollie Pope confirmed as England captain for three-match Test series against Sri Lanka
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The ECB has responded by reassuring SLC and the team about the security arrangements in place
Jeffrey Vandersay, who played his lone Test back in June 2022, has also been included
Dillon Pennington also out injured with Olly Stone replacing him
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