Don't worry about the weather, there's more chance of a swarm of bees causing chaos like at the 2019 50-over World Cup than the rain today.

Three Sri Lanka players Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Praveen Jayawickrama are making their Sri Lanka debuts today.

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It's not been a great couple of days for Sri Lanka. After the T20 series, the last thing they needed was to lose those three players. It could be a really tough few games for them.

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Perera on Sky Sports: "We were also planning to bowl.

"It's very hard to manage the combination of the side after the three players have gone home. We have had a few issues and some injuries, but we've managed to give some youngsters some international experience.

"It has been a difficult few days, I don't need to lie, but we'll always try and give 100%. We are concerned about the lack of experience, but we'll try and do whatever we can."

Sri Lanka have sent vice-captain Kusal Mendis, opener Danushka Gunathilaka and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella home for breaching bio-secure protocols.

All three have been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket, after images, shared on social media, appearing to show the trio in Durham city centre.

"This decision was taken following a preliminary inquiry conducted over a video posted on social media in which the said three players can be seen outside their designated hotel," Sri Lanka Cricket said.

"The three players will be suspended, from all forms of cricket, until the completion of the inquiry."

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England: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Liam Livingstone, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (Capt), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera (capt & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama.

Umpires: Robert Robinson, Michael Gough. Third umpire: Robert Bailey

England captain Eoin Morgan at the toss: "These are beautiful conditions and we're going to bowl first.

"This match has significant importance for the next 50-over World Cup - qualification is based on a game by game points system so every game is significant. But this match also allows us to give games to guys who may not appear in our best 11 in normal circumstances."

On Joe Root's 150th ODI cap: "It's unbelievable to have Joe Root back and then David Willey is making his 50th appearance today - those are two huge milestones for two integral players. Joe is an incredible player in all formats and he still has a lot of cricket to play.

"It's a hugely significant moment for Dave, his dad presented him with his cap which was a great moment for the family."

Liam Livingstone is going to open the batting for England today - it's only the fourth time he's done that in 50-over cricket.

Dawid Malan has left the England set-up for personal reasons.

We'll bring you the full teams as soon as we can. Eoin Morgan wasn't asked about his team at the toss!

Eoin Morgan is talking a lot about development and giving players an opportunity.

David Willey is involved today, he's playing his 50th ODI too.

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Time for the toss...

Joe Root is set to win his 150th international one-day cap today.

He's been presented with a special cap by Chris Woakes.

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Morning!

We know there's the small matter of a very important football game later on, but there's some very important live sport right now.

The first ODI between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Riverside in Durham gets under way in just over half an hour.

Join us.

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The Twenty20 series was comfortable for England.

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