Sri Lanka announced 18-man squad for Bangladesh Test series, 6 unaccounted players nominated
Angelo Mathews will retire from Test cricket after the first Test at Galle.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have named announced the squad for the upcoming 2-match Test series against Bangladesh, just two days before it begins. The biggest talking point of the series is Angelo Mathews. The Sri Lanka legend will retire from Test cricket post the first match at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Angelo is the third highest run-scorer in Sri Lanka’s Test history and had started his career in 2009 as in incredible all-rounder prospect. However, due to fitness issues, Angelo turned into a middle-order batter and crossed the run tally of Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvin Atapattu in his 16-year career.
The SLC have decided to include six uncapped players in the 18-man squad. These are Lahiru Udara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pawan Ratnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake and Isitha Wijesundara.
Sri Lanka squad for Bangladesh Test series
Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara
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