Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka ruled out through injury. Off-spin all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha earned his maiden Test call-up, while Niroshan Dickwella was recalled
Punjab Kings have picked Kyle Jamieson as a replacement for Lockie Fergusonv and Gujarat Titans have picked Kusal Mendis as a replacement for Jos Buttler. Lucknow Super Giants has roped in New Zealand pacer, William O’Rourke as an injury replacement for Mayank Yadav
Both teams are yet to open their points tally in the top global ODI event. While Australia have lost to India and South Africa, Sri Lanka have lost to South Africa and Pakistan.
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis who made Pakistan bowlers toil hard with his knock of 122 was taken to hospital after suffering cramps in the ongoing World Cup.
Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan, Sri Lanka cricket said in a statement
Asked about the positives from the event, Shanaka said, "Positive takeaway is how Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis batted in the middle period in spinning conditions, as well as the way Charith Asalanka batted and he's handling that pressure well.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka found themselves in an embarrassing situation losing their first six wickets for 12 runs. Their innings ended in just 15.2 overs
Batting at number three, Mendis then put Sri Lanka on course for a 300 plus total with a near flawless effort comprising six boundaries and three sixes.
Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka, were seen roaming the streets of Durham after the final T20 international on Sunday night, which Sri Lanka lost by a massive 89 runs.
