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Crawley Returns: England ODI XI Revealed vs Sri Lanka
22 Jan
Summary
- Zak Crawley set for first ODI in over two years against Sri Lanka.
- Harry Brook will captain the England ODI side in the opener.
- England faces Sri Lanka's strong nine-series unbeaten home record.
Zak Crawley is scheduled to make his return to the England ODI side for the first match against Sri Lanka, marking his first appearance in the format in over two years. He will open the batting alongside Ben Duckett.
Harry Brook will captain the team, which includes all-rounders Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, and Jamie Overton. Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson are the primary spin options, supported by part-time spinners Jacob Bethell and Joe Root.
England faces a significant challenge as Sri Lanka enters the series on a remarkable run of nine consecutive ODI series victories at home. Sri Lanka has been unbeaten in their last 13 home ODI matches, with their last series defeat occurring in 2021.
