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Sri Lanka announce squad for 1st Test vs Ireland

Sri Lanka announce squad for 1st Test vs Ireland

April 12, 2023   05:21 pm

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced the 15-member squad for the first Test match against Ireland to be played in Galle. 

Captain Dimuth Karunaratne, wicketkeeper-batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama, leg-spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and leg-break bowler Dushan Hemantha have been included in the squad. 

Meanwhile fast bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha have been rested for the match. 

The first Test of the two-match series will be played on April 16, and the second Test on April 24 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

See full squad below:

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