Sri Lanka names 16-member Test squad for Afghan series
January 31, 2024 02:26 pm
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Afghanistan.
The following squad, selected by the SLC Selection Committee, was approved by Sports Minister Harin Fernando:
- Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain)
- Kusal Mendis (Vice Captain)
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Nishan Madushka
- Angelo Mathews
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Ramesh Mendis
- Asitha Fernando
- Vishwa Fernando
- Kasun Rajitha
- Kamindu Mendis
- Prabath Jayasuriya
- Lahiru Udana
- Chamika Gunasekara
- Milan Rathnayake
Sri Lanka is set to host Afghanistan for a multi-format tour in February 2024, with the one-off Test between the two sides taking place between 2 and 6 February at the Colombo SSC.
Afghanistan’s tour of Sri Lanka also includes three ODIs and as many T20Is.
