Sri Lanka just released the roster that will play in the first Test as they prepare for their two-match Test series against Ireland, which is set to start on April 16.
The two-game series is set to begin on April 16 with the first game. The match will take place at the Galle International Stadium, and Ireland, under the leadership of Andrew Balbirnie, will have a mountain to climb against a team that is comparatively stronger than Sri Lanka’s.
Sadeera Samarawickrama, a keeper-batter, rejoins the team after a six-year absence following the most recent announcement. The 27-year-old last played in a Test match in 2017, and because Niroshan Dickwella has been benched for the first Test, he might be handed the gloves against Ireland. Oshada Fernando, who participated on the most recent tour of New Zealand, also anticipated being let go by the team. Dushan Hemantha, 28, has received his first call-up to the national team in the meanwhile.
Dimuth Karunaratne will continue to be the captain of Sri Lanka against Ireland.
With players like Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, and Dinesh Chandimal leading the way, Sri Lanka has a potent batting lineup. Dimuth Karunaratne, 34, will continue to captain the team and aspire to provide a solid platform at the outset of the innings.
The misfortune of Pathum Nissanka, 24, continues as he was not included in the test squad against Ireland. Nissanka was pulled from the team for the New Zealand tour despite having a strong record in Test cricket due to recent poor results.
The Black Caps defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in their final Test matchup with New Zealand. The team lead by Karunaratne will be motivated to enhance their performances and prevail in the next series against Ireland. The second Test is scheduled to be played in Galle from April 24-28 following the conclusion of the first Test.
Dimuth Karunaratne is the captain of the Sri Lanka Test team, which also includes Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dushan Hemantha, Lasith Embuldeniya, As
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