Amid the deep economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the Australian cricket team arrived in the Island nation for a full-fledged series.
Australia's tour of Sri Lanka will kick start with three-match T20 series followed by five-match ODI series. Australia will end their tour with two Test matches. The first match of the T20 series will start on June 7.
Aaron Finch will lead the Australian team in the limited-overs cricket. Australia Test captain Pat Cummins is rested for the T20 International.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka series is taking place at a time when the country is suffering from a shortage of food, fuel, and power.
There were also some media reports that Australian players did not want to tour the Island nation on moral ground given the country is going through its worst economic crisis.