Sri Lanka name squad for first Test against India
Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with Niroshan Dickwella returning to the red-ball setup after three years and off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha earning his first call-up. The squad also includes uncapped batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara and left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka, and features four specialist fast bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Madushanka, plus seam option Milan Rathnayake. Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis join Nuwantha in the spin group, and Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the side with Kamindu Mendis as deputy.
Sri Lanka named a 16-member Test squad with Dickwella returning.
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Kusal Mendis was ruled out with an injury. Dickwella last played a Test in 2023 and returns after three years. The first Test starts Saturday and these changes could affect the playing XI.
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