Rajitha, Embuldeniya recalled for South Africa Tests

Sri Lanka Test Squad for South Africa Series

Key Inclusions

• Fast-bowler Kasun Rajitha has been included in the 17-man Sri Lanka Test squad for the two-match series against South Africa.
• Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya has been recalled to the squad after more than two years.

Squad Details

• Skipper: Dhananjaya de Silva

• Batters:

  • Pathum Nissanka
  • Dimuth Karunanratne
  • Oshada Fernando
  • Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama (options with gloves)

• All-Rounders:

  • Kamindu Mendis
  • Angelo Matthews
  • Milan Rathnayake

• Pace Attack:

  • Vishwa Fernando
  • Asitha Fernando
  • Lahiru Kumara
  • Kasun Rajitha

• Spin Attack:

  • Prabath Jayasuriya (Player of the Series against New Zealand)
  • Nishan Peiris
  • Lasith Embuldeniya

Series Schedule

• First Test: Kingsmead, Durban, November 29
• Second Test: St. George's Park, Gqeberha, [TBD date]