There's a big summer of cricket brewing – so here's a bit of a look ahead, written by our friend John Fuller from Cricket Yorkshire.

For England cricket fans, the tantalising prospect of playing first Sri Lanka then India in an action-packed summer is here.

There’s something of a tea theme brewing with both of England’s opponents tea-growing nations and by happy coincidence, both great tea-growing nations.

England begin with a Twenty20 against Sri Lanka tonight at the Kennington Oval in London before five one-day internationals then a two-Test series at venues around the country.

As the England Team’s Official Brew, Yorkshire Tea will once more be present at games as Alastair Cook’s squad look to begin a fresh chapter under new Head Coach Peter Moores.

It was a particular highlight last summer at Durham for the Test match to listen to the Yorkshire Tea band strike up a tune while hovering conspicuously close to those giving out samples of piping hot Yorkshire Tea.

To stretch the analogy, the exact composition of the England squads, particularly in Test cricket, is not unlike a tea bag nestled in your favourite mug awaiting the merry toot of the kettle.

The eventual strength and consistency of your cuppa depends on a deciding factors and this developing England team bear similar hallmarks but there’s every reason to be optimistic.

Places are up for grabs in all formats; players like the exciting Middlesex opener Sam Robson who makes an appealing case for Test selection while the likes of Chris Jordan, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali offer a glimpse into the future.

I’ve peered mystically into the tea leaves for signs of England’s fortunes but the best I can do is say that if you enjoy your international cricket then you’re in for a treat.

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