Sri Lanka have named uncapped gamers Nishan Madushka and Milan Ratnayake of their 17-man squad for the two-match Test sequence in opposition to New Zealand beginning in March.
Dropped Chamika Karunaratne and Lahiru Kumara have additionally made a comeback. Sri Lanka final toured New Zealand in 2019. The sequence resulted in a 1–1 draw after defeating New Zealand within the first Test.
The 17-member Sri Lanka Test squad for New Zealand tour 2023 has been introduced. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/yC8QSCGSJq
– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 24, 2023
New Zealand haven’t been in good kind in current instances and haven’t received the final two house Test sequence in opposition to Bangladesh and South Africa within the longer format. He needed to lose the primary Test within the ongoing two-match Test sequence in opposition to England.
New Zealand can not qualify for the ultimate of the World Test Championship (WTC). However, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to qualify for the ultimate.
Sri Lanka are at the moment third within the standings with 53.33%, they usually head to New Zealand understanding they need to not solely win each Tests of their two-match sequence to face any likelihood of qualifying, however They additionally rely upon favorable outcomes. Remaining Tests between India and Australia
The third Test between India and Australia begins in Indore from March 1, with the hosts securing their place at The Oval with one more win. Anything much less, and Australia would change into the primary crew to qualify for the WTC ultimate.
With a lot nonetheless to play for, the qualifying race guarantees to offer extra pressure and pleasure earlier than the highest two groups take the sector on June 7 with the long-lasting ICC WTC mess and a spot in historical past.
Sri Lanka Test squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Nishan Madushka, Ramesh Mendis, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Chamka Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Asita Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Milan Ratnayake
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
