Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka’s all-format captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Take a look at skipper forward of Pakistan collection. Photograph: AFP
Sri Lanka have named a 15-member squad for his or her two-Take a look at collection towards Pakistan within the ongoing World Take a look at Championship, with Pathum Nissanka included topic to health.
Kusal Mendis will lead the facet within the collection, which begins in Rawalpindi on November 9 earlier than transferring to Lahore for the second Take a look at from November 17 to 21.
Nissanka returns to the squad after lacking Sri Lanka’s tour of India in August whereas recovering from a wrist damage. His health will likely be assessed forward of the opening Take a look at.
Dilshan Madushanka earns a recall to the Take a look at squad, whereas Eshan Malinga and Anjala Bandara obtain call-ups.
Opener Lahiru Udara misses out regardless of scoring 188 towards the West Indies in June, whereas wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella can be excluded.
Sri Lanka are seventh within the World Take a look at Championship standings, with Pakistan ninth.
Sri Lanka squad: Kusal Mendis (captain), Anjala Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayaka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara.
Schedule
First Take a look at: November 9-13, Rawalpindi
Second Take a look at: November 17-21, Lahore