The iconic Galle stadium in Sri Lanka is famous for its stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the nearby 17th century Dutch fort. The Test match could be the last international match played at this ground as the authorities are proposing to build a new one elsewhere in the district.

Katya Witney: I already miss Alastair Cook, there I’ve said it

England captain Joe Root speaking after winning the toss and deciding to bat: "You watch how the games unravel here and they can move on quite fast in the fourth innings. It might be tricky this morning.

"It's great to have so many different options we can turn to. It's a great opportunity for a few of the guys to come in and make their debut."

Mike Atherton asks how difficult it was to leave out Stuart Broad:

"That's never easy. What Stuart's done all over the world is world class. I wouldn't say he's been dropped. I'm sure Stuart will play a massive part on this tour."

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal on Sky Sports: "We all know in Galle spinners always come into play. This is a special day for us and for Rangana Herath, we want to give him a good farewell.

"We all know how much he has done for Sri Lankan cricket, we will miss him. Other than that he is a great human being."

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This Test match is a farewell for Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath, the last man standing who played a Test in the 1990s.

He played with Attapatu, Aravinda de Silva, Arjuna Ranatunga - some real Sri Lankan legends.

They were also playing the last time I watched a Sri Lanka match, I think...

There is NO Stuart Broad.

Broad, Alastair Cook and the injured Jonny Bairstow are the men who drop out from the last Test against India in September.

In come Rory Burns, Ben Foakes and Jack Leach.

Toss won. Let's have a bat!

Adam Mountford
Radio 5 live in Galle

A long team huddle before the toss with three presentations taking place.

Former Surrey batsman Mark Ramprakash presented the cap to Surrey captain Rory Burns and England wicket keeping coach Bruce French gave the cap to Ben Foakes. There was also a special presentation to mark the 75th game for captain Joe Root.

But no cap for Joe Denly, so he’ll have to wait his turn for his test debut.

Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent

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It has been 12 years since England last played a Test match without Alastair Cook walking out to open the batting. We know they will get pitches that are going to spin a lot - and Sri Lanka won their last Test at Galle, against South Africa, by 232 runs so you need real strength in the top order.

What they will miss most is Cook's resilience. Cook playing in conditions that are not easy. Cook with his patience and discipline.

Rarely have there been so many England shirts up for grabs. As many as 16 of the 17-man touring party could start.

We'll have the confirmed team news any minute now, but there's one man who will be missing...

There's been plenty of rain furing the white ball stuff. But we are on track to start on time at 04:30 GMT.

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Or should that be goodnight?

It's the witching hour, for sure, back in Britain. But over in Galle it's Test match o'clock for an all-new, all-changed England side.

All set?