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England forced into late change for Sri Lanka clash in first match since dismal Ashes

Harry Brook confirmed England’s late change at the toss (Sri Lanka Cricket handout/PA)
Harry Brook confirmed England’s late change at the toss (Sri Lanka Cricket handout/PA)
  • England have made a late change for their first one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday.
  • England named their team on Wednesday but were forced into an alteration due to illness.
  • Harry Brook confirmed after losing the toss that Rehan Ahmed would replace the under-the-weather Will Jacks.
  • England lost the toss, with Sri Lanka electing to bat first in their home conditions.
  • The match marks England’s return to the field for the first time since their dismal 4-1 Ashes defeat.

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