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5 things to know ahead of England vs Sri Lanka tests

LONDON: After England's humiliating whitewash against Australia in the Ashes, heads have rolled. Peter Moores has replaced Andy Flower as England coach for the second time in his career and he'll lead the squad in

India TV News Desk Updated on: June 12, 2014 6:52 IST



1) NEW LOOK ENGLAND SIDE: There are three uncapped players in the England squad taking on Sri Lanka.
   
Following the retirement of Andrew Strauss, captain Alistair Cook has a fourth partner to open the batting with in Sam Robson. Chris Jordan, who impressed in the one-day series against Sri Lanka, also joins the four-man pace attack of Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Liam Plunkett, who returns to the England side after a seven-year absence.
   
And Moeen Ali replaces Graeme Swann as the spin option. Even though he is predominantly a batsman, he believes he can make a difference with the ball in his hand.
   
"I think a lot of people haven't seen me bowl in the longer format so hopefully I can surprise a few people," he said. "If I just be myself, bowl how I bowl, I'm pretty happy no matter what the outcome."
  
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