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England and Sri Lanka are set to face off in the first Test at Old Trafford, beginning Wednesday. This match comes with added intrigue as England’s captain, Ben Stokes, is sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred.

Stokes will miss the entire three-match series. In his absence, vice-captain Ollie Pope will take on the captaincy role, despite having minimal captaincy experience at the first-class level.

England has made several adjustments to its lineup due to injuries and strategic choices. Matthew Potts has been recalled to strengthen the bowling attack, which will feature five bowlers.

The batting order sees the return of Dan Lawrence, filling in for Zak Crawley, who is out with a fractured finger.

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Sri Lanka, on the other hand, boasts experienced players like Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne. The team, led by Dhananjaya de Silva, will rely on these veterans alongside interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya, a cricketing great who stepped in after Chris Silverwood's departure.

The Sporting News takes a look at the telecast and live-streaming options for the 1st Test match between England and Sri Lanka for the fans residing in India.

Where is the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka?

The Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, England will be hosting the first Test clash between the two sides. 

What time does the England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test start?

The action at Manchester from the 1st Test clash between England and Sri Lanka will begin at 3:30 PM IST, on August 21.

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How to watch England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test from India?

Fans in India can catch live action from the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV platform.

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.