Sri Lanka Hand Debut to Colombage as England Name Ahmed for First ODI
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The short version
- First men's ODI between England and Sri Lanka starts 12.30pm BST.
- Sachindu Colombage earns a debut as Sri Lanka's legspinner.
- Rehan Ahmed bats at six for England, replacing the injured Adil Rashid.
- Harry Brook captains an England side including Jos Buttler and Joe Root.
Legspinner Sachindu Colombage makes his international debut, while England include Rehan Ahmed with Adil Rashid sidelined by a bowling-hand issue.
Sri Lanka have named legspinner Sachindu Colombage for his first international appearance as the sides meet in the opening men's one-day international, which begins at 12.30pm BST.
England made a change of their own, with Rehan Ahmed carded to bat at six. He comes into the side because Adil Rashid is dealing with a problem affecting his bowling hand.
England's XI also features Ben Duckett, Tom Banton and Joe Root at the top of the order, with captain Harry Brook and wicketkeeper Jos Buttler following. Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue complete the lineup.
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Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by The Guardian.
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