Pallekele, Jan. 29 -- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their men's team playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

The first T20I between Sri Lanka and England will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on January 30.

Ace right-arm pacer Jofra Archer has been included after making a full recovery from the side strain that brought his Ashes campaign to an early end late last year.

Opening batter Ben Duckett was not considered for selection after sustaining a bruised right index finger during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo earlier this week.

England playing XI for the first T20I against Sri Lanka:

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeepe...