Key player to return to Sri Lanka Test team after 2 years




Spinner Embuldeniya has returned to the Sri Lankan squad for the Test series against South Africa.


Test series

The 2-match Test series between Sri Lanka and South Africa begins on November 27.


The 17-member Sri Lankan squad for this was announced yesterday. Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the team.


9 batsmen, three specialist spinners and five fast bowlers will be in the field.


Lasith Embuldeniya

Also, left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya has returned to the Sri Lankan Test team, adding strength to the team.


The 28-year-old Embuldeniya last played against Australia in 2022.


Embuldeniya has taken 71 wickets in 17 Tests so far, including five innings of 5-plus wickets.


Squad details:


  • Dhananjaya de Silva
  • Pathum Nissanka
  • Dimuth Karunaratne
  • Dinesh Chandimal
  • Angelo Mathews
  • Kusal Mendis
  • Kamindu Mendis
  • Oshada Fernando
  • Sathira Samarawickrama
  • Prabhat Jayasuriya
  • Nishan Peiris
  • Lasith Embuldeniya
  • Milan Ratnayake
  • Asitha Fernando
  • Vishwa Fernando
  • Lahiru Kumara
  • Kasun Rajitha

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