ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka raises concerns about security in England for Test series due to UK riots

Ahead of the start of the England tour, Sri Lanka Cricket have expressed concerns regarding the security situation in the country as anti-immigrant rights have propelled in several cities. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have paid heed to aspersions of SLC and reassured the board about the security arrangements. England and Sri Lanka will play three Tests, the 1st Test will start on August 21 in Manchester.

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Sri Lanka Cricket Voices Security Concerns To ECB About

The ongoing protests have made the Sri Lankan players already present in England feel uneasy as they do not have a security plan covering this phase of their tour. The nine-men unit- seven players and two support staff- have asked SLC to look after their security.

"Most of the issues seem not to be close to where we are but everyone is still a little concerned," one player in England told ESPNcricinfo. "We can't really go out to dinner or do anything like that. Mostly we stay in the hotel. No one wants to run into trouble and get beaten up.

"We've asked the board to try and ask for some security for us until the main team arrives, but we haven't heard anything back yet."

Sri Lanka's team manager Mahinda Halangoda, who is in England, forwarded the disquiet of the players to the ECB, who vehemently reverted and showcased their security plan.

"I raised the issue with them, but the ECB responded very quickly and sent us their comprehensive security arrangements," Halangoda said. "We'll be having a security liaison on the tour from them as well."

While protests have acned The United Kingdom, counter-protests are also being held to protect immigrant-owned businesses, places of worship, and other immigrant bodies. Though cases of unrest are prevalent, the UK government has assured that the country is safe for sporting events.