England safety 'guaranteed'

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Sri Lankan cricket officials have received assurances from the country's president and prime minister that the tour by England is safe to go ahead.

A state of emergency has been declared on the island following the sacking of three politicians.

But the Sri Lankan government said there would be no security threats to England or their fans.

England are scheduled to arrive on 13 November and play three Tests and three one-day internationals.

"We are going ahead with our plans," Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva said.

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"The president's office and the government of Sri Lanka have assured us that there would be no hindrance or security threat for the safety of players and spectators during the England tour."

The board said David Morgan, president of England and Wales Cricket Board, had been in contact with his Sri Lankan counterpart Thilanga Sumathipala and "has confirmed that the tour goes on as scheduled".

On Wednesday, the Foreign Office advised England to go ahead with their tour to Sri Lanka.

The Foreign Office said: "We have now advised the ECB there is no reason to change their plans for Sri Lanka."