The test squad for Sri Lanka’s upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, due to kick off on July 16 in Galle, has been finalized, it reported. The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka.
The official announcement of the squad will occur once it receives the approval of the Minister of Sports.
Ramesh Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya will spearhead the spinner attack as the selectors have decided to drop left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and replace him with Praveen Jayawickrama.
The team will include three pacemakers: Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha. However, it has been revealed that Asitha, who is currently recovering from dengue fever, will only be available for the second test. In his absence, left-arm closer Dilshan Madushanka is expected to take his place.
The batting line-up will be made up of players who recently featured in the series against Ireland, meaning Pathum Nissanka will not be part of the squad. The selectors have chosen Nishan Madushka to open the batting alongside skipper Dimuth Karunaratne.
Please note that the Sri Lankan Test team mentioned below is subject to the approval of the Minister of Sports.
Equipment: Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka (week), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Praveen Jayawickrama, Asitha Fernando/Dilshan Madushka, Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan cricket team landed in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday and is scheduled to travel to Hambantota on Monday, where it will play a two-day warm-up match on July 11-12.
Pakistani Sri Lanka Tour Schedule
July 11 and 12: Two-day match at Hambantota
July 16-20: First Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium
July 24-28: Second Test at Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo
pakistan squad
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc and wk), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (week), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood
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