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England Men's U19s opponent change

28 May 2024

England U19s to Host Sri Lanka at 

The 1st Central County Ground in July 

The ECB have today confirmed that England U19s will now take on Sri Lanka U19s in back to back Youth ODI's at The 1st Central County Ground on 1st and 3rd of July, having previously been scheduled to face India U19s.

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Full ECB Press Release

ENGLAND MEN’S U19s TO HOST SRI LANKA

England Men’s U19s will host Sri Lanka Men’s U19s in three Youth ODIs and two Youth Tests this summer.

Head coach Mike Yardy’s team will be in action for the first time since the ICC Under-19s Men’s World Cup during the winter, with the opening Youth ODI to be played under lights at the Cloud County Ground in Chelmsford on 28 June. The 1st Century County Ground will host the final two Youth ODIs of the series.

The two-match Youth Test series will be staged at Wormsley and Cheltenham during July.

England Men’s U19s Head Coach, Mike Yardy, said: “As always, it’s a great opportunity for our players to play against a quality international opposition and perform wearing an England shirt.”

England Men's U19s fixtures

1st Youth ODI: England U19s v Sri Lanka U19s, Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford – 28 June

2nd Youth ODI: England U19s v Sri Lanka U19s, 1st Century County Ground, Hove – 1 July

3rd Youth ODI: England U19s v Sri Lanka U19s, 1st Century County Ground, Hove – 3 July

1st Youth Test: England U19s v Sri Lanka U19s, Wormsley – 8-11 July

2nd Youth Test: England U19s v Sri Lanka U19s, Cheltenham – 16-19 July

 

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