Bell will start working with the team on August 16 and remain until the conclusion of the three-test match series, the SLC stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We appointed Ian to bring in a person with local knowledge to help the players with key insights on the conditions there. Ian has a lot of experience playing in England, and we believe his input will help our team in this crucial tour,\u201d said Ashley De Silva, CEO of SLC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former England batter Bell has played in 118 test matches and scored 7727 runs at an average of 42.69. Bell also has 22 test centuries under his belt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The three-match Test series between Sri Lanka and England, will be played from August 21 to September 10. The first Test will be played from August 21 to 25 in Manchester.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former England batter Bell has played in 118 test matches and scored 7727 runs at an average of 42.69. Bell also has 22 test centuries under his belt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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