Harare: Top level cricket return to troubled Zimbabwe from Thursday after Sri Lanka sent a 15-players squad to play a series of five ODIs. The irony is that it was Sri Lanka, as much as any Test nation, which saw the end of Test cricket here four years ago.

The Sri Lankan squad, according to their captain Jayawardene, comprises several youngsters gaining international experience. But there's plenty of experience, not least Muttiah Murallitharan, who coach Bayliss suggested will "go on and on".

After wins Asia Cup in Pakistan Sri Lanka lose One-day series against India at Home.