Sri Lanka have included uncapped Nisala Tharaka and Milan Rathnayake in their 18-member squad for the three-Test series against England starting August 21.
Sri Lanka test squad for England Test series: Sri Lanka The cricket board announced on Monday, August 4, that the Lankan team will play a three-match Test series in August and September. of England (Sri Lanka Tour of England) will tour. Between the two teams The first Test match will be played in Manchester from August 21 and the second Test will be played in Lord’s from August 29. And the third Test match will be played in Oval from September 6.
This tour of the Sri Lankan team is part of the ICC World Test Championship. The Sri Lankan team last visited England for a Test series in 2016. The host team won the three-match series 2-0. Since then, England have toured Sri Lanka. The team has toured Sri Lanka twice for a three-match series in 2018, and played two matches in 2021. England have won all five games.
Sri Lanka’s Test team announced for England tour
Sri Lanka Cricket selection committee approved the following 18-member squad to play the three-match Test series against England. Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando has approved this team.
Sri Lanka have included uncapped Nisala Tharaka and Milan Rathnayake in their 18-member squad for the three Tests in England starting on August 21. Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the team, while Kusal Mendis has been named the vice-captain.
This squad includes former captain Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne, who are Sri Lankan batting legends. Along with this, left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya is also included in the team.
Sri Lanka squad for England Test series:
Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kusal Mendis (vice-captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumar A, Prabhath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nisala Tharaka, Milan Rathnayake.