Colombo, Jan. 22 -- England batting all-rounder Will Jacks is not featuring in the first Sri Lanka vs England ODI of the three-match series, on Thursday, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. At the toss, England captain Harry Brook announced that illness has ruled Jacks out of the match.

With the playing 11 already announced on the eve of the series opener, England brought in Rehan Ahmed in place of Jacks.

Coming to the toss, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and chose to bat first and said that the team will look to score a big first-innings total on what he feels is a good pitch.

"We are going to bat first. It looks like a good pitch, and we want to put up a good score on the board. Wanindu and Theekshana are resting....