Eng in SL: Sri Lanka names 22-member squad for two Tests

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) released the list of the squad that are selected for the 2-match Test series against England, which will begin on Thursday (14).

The squad, under the captaincy of Dimuth Karunaratne, includes newcomer Ramesh Mendis while middle-order batsman Roshen Silva joins the Test squad after a long lapse.

Kusal Mendis, who scored three back-to-back ducks in South Africa, too has been named in the squad, but is highly unlikely to make it to the playing XI.

Regular opening batsman Oshada Fernando, though being named, will miss the first Test as he is yet to fully recover from the injury sustained during the Lanka Premier League.

Paceman Suranga Lakmal too has not fully cleared as fit to make a comeback from the injury, but is highly possible of appearing in the second Test.

The 2-match series between Sri Lanka and England is part of the ICC World Test Championship.

Sri Lanka Test Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Kusal Janith Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Oshada Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Minod Bhanuka,  Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Embuldeniya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Asitha Fernando, Roshen Silva, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Ramesh Mendis