Sri Lankan Selectors have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Dhananjaya de Silva, who was named Test Skipper in February, continues at the helm with Kusal Mendis as his deputy. Wanindu Hasaranga, who announced his retirement from Test Cricket last year, has returned to the side.
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Uncapped off-spinner Nishan Peiris has been called up to the Sri Lanka Test squad following his outstanding performance in the domestic circuit where he picked up 24 wickets in 4 games in the ongoing National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24.
The speedster Lahiru Kumara also makes a comeback to Sri Lanka Test squad, replacing the injured speedster Asitha Fernando. Kumara’s inclusion will bolster the Sri Lanka pace attack which comprises Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha and Chamika Gunasekera.
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The two-match Test series between the sides will commence on the 22nd March at Sylhet. Spectators can catch all the action of Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh LIVE on ThePapare TV (Dialog TV Ch No. 63), Dialog ViU app and ThePapare.com.
Sri Lanka Test Squad
Dhananjaya De Silva (C), Kusal Mendis (VC), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Gunasekara
