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Sri Lanka announces Test squad for two Tests vs Pakistan: Dickwella dropped in Mendis’ first series as captain

Sri Lanka has revealed a fifteen-player roster for a two-match red-ball series against Pakistan, marking Kusal Mendis's inaugural assignment as team captain. The selection committee brought in uncapped wicketkeeper Anjala Bandara to take the place of Niroshan Dickwella, while also adding fast bowler Eshan Malinga and conditionally including Pathum Nissanka pending fitness clearance.

The opening fixture is scheduled to commence on November ninth at Rawalpindi, followed by the second encounter in Lahore starting on November seventeenth. Currently in the World Test Championship standings, Sri Lanka occupies the seventh position with thirty-three point three three percentage points, whereas Pakistan holds the lowest spot with four point six three.

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