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Heavy second string schedule in 2005
Sri Lanka will host a second string triangular series in March involving England and Pakistan.

England 'A' will arrive on March 5, while the Pakistan team will arrive on March 16. The England 'A' team play their opener a 4-day match on March 7 vs. Sri Lanka 'A', at CCC grounds and on March 16 (Sunday) play their second 4-day against Sri Lanka at the NCC grounds.

It's a real test for the Lankans who will have to match their skills against England 'A'. They will be a force to be reckoned with their performances in recent times in the international test scene. England under Michael Vaughan have impressed in the test arena, are placed second in the test table.

Secretary of SLC Lawrence Amarasena said besides the Triangular series which will be played in March and April have invited the West Indies 'A' South Africa too. The domestic international scene this year will focus on local youth players who are given the opportunity to prove their mettle.

The itinerary - England 'A' arrival March 5. First 4-day March 7 to 10, CCC.
Second March 13 -16 4-day vs. Sri Lanka NCC March 18 one-day practice match Police Park. March one-day vs. Sri Lanka 'A8 NCC March. 23 - England 'A' - Pakistan 'A' - CCC March 26 - England 'A' - Sri Lanka 'A' - Colts CC March 27 - England 'A' Pakistan 'A' - Moratuwa. One day final on March 29 SSC.

Pakistan tour itinerary - March 16 - Arrival. March 18 one-day practice game Moors SC March 20 (Sunday) - 1st match Sri Lanka 'A' - Pakistan 'A' - P Sara.
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