London, Aug. 20 -- England is set to visit Sri Lanka, the co-host of next year's T20 World Cup, for a white-ball tour, in the buildup to the marquee event.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement on Wednesday to announce that the Three Lions will contest in three ODIs and as many T20Is from January 22 to February 3, next year. In the last edition of the T20 World Cup, England endured a heartbreak in the semi-finals against India, who eventually went on to lift the title.

"England Men will tour Sri Lanka for two white-ball series ahead of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in early 2026," the ECB said in a statement.

The tour will begin with three ODIs on January 22 and will conclude on January 27. The ODI action wi...