- Essex batsman in line to be at No 5 against Sri Lanka
- Head coach Silverwood: ‘We’ve got every confidence’
Dan Lawrence looks set to make his Test debut for England against Sri Lanka on Thursday, with the head coach, Chris Silverwood, confident the 23-year-old “fighter” is ready after closely tracking his rise through the ranks at Essex.
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Written by Ali Martin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/10/dan-lawrence-england-test-cricket-debut-chris-silverwood-sri-lanka under the title “Dan Lawrence is ready for an England Test debut, says Chris Silverwood”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.