Eng in SL: Sri Lanka names Test squad

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) named a 16-man Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against England, which will be played during November.

The side, captained by Dinesh Chandimal, includes opener Kaushal Silva, who failed to appear for Sri Lanka during the recent Test series.

Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis and Suranga Lakmal, who were omitted from the ODI squad has been included while fast bowler Lahiru Kumara has been named subject to fitness.

The series will begin with the first Test at Galle from November 6 to 10 followed by the second at Pallekele from November 14 to 18 and the third and final match at the SSC from November 23 to 27.

Sri Lanka Test squad against England: Dinesh Chandimal (Captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Roshen Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Malinda Pushpakumara, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Niroshan Dickwella.

Standbys: Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Janith Perera, Nishan Peiris.

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