Galle has been a spin-friendly site, and Sri Lanka can play three spinners well.
The new cycle of the World Test Championship closed on Tuesday with SL vs. Bain Test series. The WTC 25–27 began with the end of an era to Sri Lanka, with Angelo Mathews retiring. The islands have a group of new faces with Dhananjaya de Silva to lead the transition from 17 June.
SL vs Ban: Debut for Lahiru Udara, Tharaindu Rathanayake
All eyes will be on Angelo Mathews, which are ready for their final test. Matthews declaration comes on the heels of retirement of Dimuth Karunaratne, leaving with several holes to fill Sri Lanka. The Islanders have a settled batting combination, even though Dinesh Chandimal has a slotting at number 3. Patam Nisanka, Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva created the rest of the batting lineup. Lahiru Udara, who has 16 FC tons in the name, is in line to fill Karunaratne shoes.
“The best thing we can do for Angelo is winning the match for him and giving him a good farewell. Unfortunately, we cannot do this for Dimuth. Personally, I am hoping that we can do it for Angelo,” D Silva said on the eve of SL vs Ban 1 Test.
Tharindu Rathnayake is also ready to make his Test debut in Galle. He is unclear and has 337 FC wickets for his name. Sri Lanka hopes that he attaches little support to Prabha Jaisuria. Akila Danjaya could also play his first Test since 2019 after remembering a side for Sl vs. Ban series.
Sl playing xi: Lahiru Udara, Patam Nisanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjay de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Tharindu Rathnayake, Akila Danjaya/Kasun Rajita, Prati Jayasuria, like
SL vs. ban: spin to win in cheek
Galle has been a spin-friendly site, and Sri Lanka can play three spinners well. Asitha Fernando can be well alone, to choke Bangladesh with Jayasuria-Dannanjaya-Rathanayak spin axis. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls a little more than an off-spin, adding to his spin tank. In that case, a place opens to Kasun Rajitha. He portrayed for Essex at the County Championship, picked up a fifer in his last game.
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