May 20,1026: It was introduced today, “Sri Lanka cricket team will be making a donation of USD 6,816 in a bid to help victims of flooding on the island”

Though  Angelo Mathews's team were preparing for the first Test in England, which started today, many of their compatriots have been affected by several days' of torrential rain and landslides back home.

At least 38 people have expired in Sri Lanka weather-related disasters since the weekend and today's first day of the first Test at Headingley saw players on both sides wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

Sri Lanka team spokesman Chandrishan Perera said: "The Sri Lanka team has decided given the situation in Sri Lanka that they will contribute one million rupees to the flood victims back home as a team.”

He added,"It was a decision made this (Thursday) morning between the captain (Mathews) and the rest of the side.”