The ECB has confirmed that four County Championship players will turn out in Sri Lanka's two domestic competitions this winter.
Scott Borthwick (Durham), Ben Foakes (Surrey), Will Tavare (Gloucestershire) and Tom Westley (Essex) have all been identified by the England Performance Programme as cricketers that would benefit from playing in subcontinental conditions.
"I'm delighted that we are able to give these four young players the opportunity to play competitive first-class and one-day cricket in Sri Lanka this winter," said the EPP's spin-bowling coach Peter Such.
"They all really impressed us with their performances in county cricket over the summer, and are all high-potential players, who we are keen to see develop. This winter in Sri Lanka will provide them with crucial exposure to playing in challenging subcontinental conditions and within a totally different culture and environment."
Wicketkeeper Foakes will join up with the Colts Cricket Club, while batsman Tavare has agreed to play for Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club. Essex's Westley will feature for Bloomfield Cricket & Athletic Club and leg-spinner Borthwick has been signed by the Chilaw Marians.
Liam Apicella
