Sri Lanka are set to make a number of adjustments for the opening Take a look at towards India, with Niroshan Dickwella prone to make his worldwide comeback after a three-year absence from Take a look at cricket.
The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is anticipated to interchange the injured Kusal Mendis and take the gloves for the primary Take a look at in Galle, which begins on August 15.
Dickwella’s possible return is considered one of a number of adjustments to the squad, with Sri Lanka additionally anticipated to deliver again quick bowler Dilshan Madushanka and off-spinner Ramesh Mendis.
Uncapped off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha is one other notable inclusion and is in line for his maiden Take a look at call-up following spectacular performances towards India A and within the latest warm-up match.
Quick bowler Lahiru Kumara can also be amongst these being thought of, topic to health.
Sri Lanka can even must reshuffle the highest order with Pathum Nissanka recovering from wrist surgical procedure. Nishan Madushka is anticipated to companion Lahiru Udara on the prime.
The adjustments imply Sri Lanka are prone to head into the India sequence with a mix of skilled gamers and new faces as they appear to strengthen their place within the World Take a look at Championship. (Newswire)
Doubtless Sri Lanka squad:
Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Keshara Nuwantha.
The squad is but to be formally introduced by Sri Lanka Cricket. The primary Take a look at might be performed on the Galle Worldwide Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19.
