Sri Lanka pick uncapped duo for Australia Tests

Sri Lanka Squad for Australia Tests

Key Inclusions

• Sonal Dinusha: Uncapped spin bowling all-rounder, left-arm spinner with solid batting form in domestic cricket.
• Lahiru Udara: Specialist batter and seasoned domestic campaigner, likely to be a back-up for Pathum Nissanka.

Injury Concerns

• Dhananjaya de Silva: Suffered a side strain during a domestic game, fitness uncertain.
• Pathum Nissanka: Yet to fully recover from a groin injury, fitness tests scheduled in the coming weeks.

Squad Composition

• Spin Bowling: Prabath Jayasuriya (leader), Nishan Peiris, Jeffrey Vandersway, Sonal Dinusha.
• Pace Bowling: Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara.
• Seam Option: Milan Rathnayake.
• Wicket-Keeping: Kusal Mendis (primary), Sadeera Samarawickrama (back-up).

Test Venues

• Galle: Host to both Tests.