HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates the wicket of Mark Wood of England during day three of the Fifth Test in the Ashes series between Australia and England at Blundstone Arena on January 16, 2022 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Andrew McDonald's first assignment as official coach of the Australian cricket team has received the green light, with a two-Test, five-ODI and three-T20 match tour of Sri Lanka to proceed as planned.

Sri Lanka is currently a country in turmoil, and is in the midst of an economical crisis. A curfew was placed on Sri Lanka earlier this month after protests became violent, and while that has since been lifted, shortages of key resources continue.

Power cuts, fuel shortages and a shortage of medicine, food and supplies are just some of the issues plaguing the island nation, which Australia hasn't toured since 2016.

On that occasion, Australia lost a three-Test series 3-0, but won the ODI series 4-1 and the T20 series 2-0.

Players have reportedly expressed concerns over the tour going ahead, both on security and ethical grounds, however, Cricket Australia have received assurances that the tour will be able to proceed as planned without any disruptions, and it has been reported that no players have indicated they will opt out of travelling.

It comes after a recently completed successful tour of Pakistan for the first time in 24 years, with Australian Cricket Players Association president Todd Greenberg telling AAP that the players want to continue playing.

"The players are very aware of the situation in Sri Lanka and it's fair to say there is a level of discomfort around touring in conditions that contrast those faced by the people of Sri Lanka, such as rising food prices, power cuts and fuel rationing," Greenberg said.

"Ultimately our players want to continue to play cricket and will take direction, guidance and advice from CA about tour arrangements and planning."

The T20 series, which is set to be played in Colombo, could however be shifted to day time matches, with the city's population facing power cuts for up to 15 hours per day.

The one-day series is already slated to be played as day matches in Kandy and Colombo, meaning no changes will be needed, while the two Tests are to be played in Galle.

The tour begins on June 7 with the first T20, and will also serve as the first chance for former New Zealand great Daniel Vettori and ex-Victorian assistant Andre Borovec to serve on the coaching staff.