Nishan Peiris and Milan Rathnayake included in Sri Lanka’s squad

25 September 2024 02:24 pm Views - 1174

(Colombo) - Sri Lanka has revealed its final XI for the second Test against New Zealand, set to begin tomorrow at Galle. 

Nishan Peiris and Milan Rathnayake have been included in the squad, replacing Ramesh Mendis and Lahiru Kumara. Peiris, an off-spinner, steps in for fast bowler Vishwa Fernando, who has withdrawn due to a hamstring injury.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test at Galle.

Sri Lanka squad - Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (Capt), Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayake and Asitha Fernando.