ESSEX, Kent and Sussex will all face the touring Sri Lanka side next year, it has been announced.
Sri Lanka arrive in England in May ahead of one T20 International match, five One-Day Internationals and two Test Matches against England.
But prior to the international matches, the tourists will face a number of county sides, including Essex, Kent and Sussex.
First up will be a day/night 50-over tour match against Essex at Chelmsford on Tuesday, May 13, before a day/night 50-over tour match at Canterbury against Kent on Friday, May 16.
Sri Lanka will then travel to Hove to face Sussex in a T20 tour match, with their T20 international match against England taking place two days later at the Kia Oval.
And Sussex's chief executive, Zac Toumazi, said it is great news for the county and its supporters.
He said: "We're delighted to be awarded this T20 match against Sri Lanka. There was a real buzz around the ground this season when we hosted the Australians and we'll be looking forward to another great atmosphere for this match.
"It'll be vital preparation for the tourists before their T20 match with England, whilse it'll be an extra home T20 for our players and for the supporters in Sussex to enjoy."
Essex chief executive, Derek Bowden, said his county was also pleased to be hosting the tourists, with members for the 2014 season receiving a free complimentary ticket for the match.
He said: "The match will undoubtedly be a very popular and exciting spectacle for everyone involved with the club, including our members and supporters, who will have the opportunity to watch some of the world's best cricketers in action for free as part of the 2014 Essex County Cricket Club membership."
