New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- After a disappointing Ashes campaign in Australia, England will start afresh when they take on Sri Lanka in a white-ball series, starting on Thursday. Sri Lanka will host England in three ODIs and as many as T20Is which serve as a final leg of preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.

The first ODI between England and Sri Lanka will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. with the final two games to be played on January 24 and 27. England have struggled in ODIs in 2025.

In 12 matches the Three Lions played in 2025, England lost on eight occasions while they won in just four matches. After the 2023 World Cup, England have lost 18 out of 26 ODIs. On the other and, Sri Lanka are coming into this series after lo...