The National Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis set to lead the side for the first time in the longest format.
Mendis takes over the Test captaincy from Dhananjaya de Silva as Sri Lanka prepare for an important series in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.
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Dinesh Chandimal returns to the squad after missing the second Test against India due to injury, while young wicket-keeper batter Anjala Bandara has earned his maiden Test call-up. Fast bowler Eshan Malinga has also received his maiden call-up to the Test side.
Meanwhile, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige, Niroshan Dickwella and Vishwa Fernando, who were part of Sri Lanka’s squad for the previous Test series against India, have been left out.
Pathum Nissanka has been included in the 15-member squad, but his participation in the tour remains subject to medical clearance. He will travel with the team only if declared medically fit.
The two-match Test series will commence on 9 November in Rawalpindi, with the second Test scheduled to be played in Lahore from 17 to 21 November.
Sri Lank Test Squad
- Kusal Mendis (Captain)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Kamindu Mendis
- Sonal Dinusha
- Dhananjaya De Silva
- Anjala Bandara
- Keshara Nuwantha
- Prabath Jayasuriya
- Milan Rathnayaka
- Lahiru Kumara
- Asitha Fernando
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Eshan Malinga
