England’s three-match Test series in Sri Lanka begins on Tuesday in Galle.

Here Press Association Sport looks at five discussion points on the eve of the match.

Life after chef

Alastair Cook ended his Test career in September
Alastair Cook ended his Test career in September (Adam Davy/PA)

All hail Herath

He may not have the chiselled good looks of an A-list star but Rangana Herath is a true great of Test cricket. His impending retirement, after one more visit to his favourite hunting ground, sees the departure of the most prolific left-arm spinner in history. The entire city of Galle is festooned with his likeness – with posters lining the streets, banners hung around the ground, and both sides planning to mark his 19-year career during the match. He needs one more wicket to reach 100 at the ground, and would become the third player in history to manage that at a single venue. Expect him to get plenty more than that.

No more “sitting ducks”

Seeking an overdue win

Joe Root is hoping to lead England to a series win in Sri Lanka
Joe Root is hoping to lead England to a series win in Sri Lanka (Tim Goode/PA)

Weather watch

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