After a busy winter following England in India and New Zealand, the Test Match Special team will be back on duty next month for the home Test series against Sri Lanka.

Sanath Jayasuriya's said will be playing three Tests, their first full series in England, before taking part in a triangular one-day competition, also involving India.

They have won their last nine Test matches and also have good memories of their last visit to England when they won by 10 wickets, with Muttiah Muralitharan achieving match figures of 16-220.

He has now passed 400 wickets in Test cricket and will be looking to help his side to avenge their 2-1 home defeat by England last year.

They also boast some of the game's most attractive stroke-makers, with Jayasuriya heading an experienced batting line-up that also includes Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Hashan Tillekeratne.

The TMS commentary team for the series will be headed by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.

Unfortunately we are not able to broadcast the commentary on our site, due to contractual restrictions.

ENGLAND v SRI LANKA - TEST DATES

16-20 May 1st Test, Lord's
30 May-3 June 2nd Test, Edgbaston
13-17 June 3rd Test, Old Trafford.