Over 2000 England fans to arrive in Sri Lanka and cheer for Joe Root's team.

KARACHI -- More than 500 members of Barmy Army will be in attendance for the forthcoming two Tests between Sri Lankan and visiting England teams. This was revealed by the Chris Millard, the Managing Director of the group. Barmy Army is the original England supporters club and its members follow English cricket team in UK and overseas.

Speaking exclusively, Millard says, "we will be taking over around 500 (members). I think there will be 2/3K England fans there". Joe Root- led England team is already in Sri Lanka and will play two Test matches at Galle (March 19-23) and Colombo (March 27-31). Visiting fans will be allotted special seats in the...

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