Yesterday (19) announced the Sri Lanka Test squad consisting of 17 players to participate in the South Africa tour.
As usual, Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the team and he will be supported by experienced players like Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal.
However, Ramesh Mendis, who has been responsible for Sri Lanka’s regular off-spinner for a long time, has been removed from this squad, and Nishan Peiris has found a permanent place in the squad.
Also, Lasith Amudeniya has also joined the squad this year, and it is special that Sri Lanka has decided to take five fast bowlers for South African fast pitches.
Sri Lanka Squad:
Dhananjaya de Silva (leader), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Matthews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Oshadha Fernando, Sadira Samarawickrama, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Aumdeniya, Milan Ratnayake, Asita Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumar and Kasun Rajitha
The first match of the tournament is scheduled to start on the 27th, and the second match will start on the 5th of December.
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