Sri Lanka likely Test Squad for NZ : No Pathum & Madushka in

Prolific run-scorer Nishan Madushka has batted his way into Sri Lanka’s Test squad along with right-arm seamer Milan Ratnayake as national selectors finalised a list of 19 players for next month’s two-match Test series against New Zealand. A notable exclusion, however, is Pathum Nissanka, the Test opener sidelined with an injury, The Sunday Times reported.

The squad will travel to Raddella this week for a week-long training programme before heading to New Zealand. The team is yet to get the Sports Minister’s sanction, a requirement by Sri Lanka’s Sports Law.

Likely Test Squad:

Dimuth Karunaratne (Capt), Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Nishan Madushka, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Milan Ratnayake, Praveen Jayawickrema/Lasith Embuldeniya