Sri Lanka revealed a team of 18 members for the next series of two tests against Australia, conclude the World ICC testing championship 2023-25 cycle. While the matches will take place in Galle, a place known for its conditions favorable to the effects, the hosts are aimed at a good end of their campaign.
Dhananjaya of Silva will direct the Sri Lanka
Captain Dhananjaya of Silvaopener Pathum Nissanka and intermediate paste Kamindu MendisWho presented injury problems, were all included. However, Nissanka remains uncertain due to a recurring injury to the groin, encouraging the selectors to add depth to the team. The inclusion of Born of the air And Sonal DinushaBoth not capped during the tests, signals Sri Lanka’s intention to build for the future.
Udara, a promising striker with a T20i experience, and Dinusha, a versatile player offering versatility, are in the running for their first test selections. The selectors also made strategic changes, abandoning the spinner of the left arm Lasith Embuldeniya and stimulator Kasun Rajithaby replacing them with a handcinner Jeffrey Vandersay and the two newcomers. These changes underline the will of Sri Lanka to effectively use the conditions and to maximize its chances against the defending world champions of the tests.
With this mixture of experience and youth, Sri Lanka aims to create a team capable of competing with formidable Australian training, even in the absence of its regular captain, Patrick Cummins. However, Australia will remain a major challenge under the direction of Steve SmithWho recovered from an elbow injury to lead his team in this series and in the champions trophy campaign.
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High issues while Sri Lanka seeks to finish in force the 2023-25 cycle of WTC
This series is immensely important for Sri Lanka as he seeks to improve his position in the ranking of the world testing championship. Currently classified fifth, Sri Lanka is unlikely to surpass both. New Zealand And Indiaprovided they obtain a global victory against Australia. The Galle field, known for its nature favorable to spins, will probably play a central role, Sri Lanka counting on its spinners to disrupt the alignment of Australian strikers. For visitors, the series serves as preparation for the WTC final against South Africa in June 2025.
Australian strikers will be reinforced by the return of the Smith alternate skipper, while the absence of Cummins Pat could test their depth in the Bowling department. Sri Lanka’s ability to capitalize on local conditions and potential vulnerability of Australia without its first choice captain will be crucial to determine the result. The two teams will seek to complete the qualification phase in style, Sri Lanka aimed at making a statement against the best classified team in the world.
The Sri Lanka team for the two -game test series against Australia
Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawicrama, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, NDO, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake.