As they prepare to host Australia in their backyard, Sri Lanka now has an excellent opportunity to repay the favour. The current T20 world champions are ranked fifth in the ICC T20I rankings as the series begins. Sri Lanka is ranked ninth in the world.
On the opening day of the first Test between the Ben Stokes-led England and the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, the cricketers from both sides stood in attention for 23 seconds in the 23rd over, even as thousands of spectators at Lord's too clapped for the legendary cricketer.
After the short quarantine period is over, both teams will commence practice on August 1 at the stadium ahead of the series
Edrich belonged to a family of cricketers but none as talented as the left-handed opening batsman that he himself was.
Roberts takes over with CA still under fire over the cheating scandal and divisions between players and administrators still raw from the pay dispute.
The Kangaroos started the two-match series in the fourth position at 100 points, are now on 97 points, the same as New Zealand, but behind on decimal points.
Australia have recalled left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe for the injured Josh Hazlewood.
"He's (Hazlewood) going to be really hard to replace," his fast bowling partner Pat Cummins.
Australia and New Zealand have exited the Champions Trophy without winning a single game.
Woakes is expected to take part in a one-day international series against South Africa.
