Sri Lanka Names 18-member squad for first Test against Bangladesh
Aruna Shantha
15-Jun-2025 20:24:57
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced an 18-member squad for the first Test of the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, with Dhananjaya de Silva appointed as captain. The series opener will be held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from June 17 to June 21, 2025.
While fast bowler Lahiru Kumara has been named in the squad, he will miss the match due to an injury sustained during practice sessions. The squad received approval from the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
SLC confirmed the selection and schedule in an official statement ahead of the much-anticipated series.
- Pathum Nissanka
- Oshada Fernando
- Lahiru Udara
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Angelo Mathews
- Dhananjaya de Silva – Captain
- Kusal Mendis
- Kamindu Mendis
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara
- Sonal Dinusha
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Prabath Jayasuriya
- Tharindu Ratnayake
- Akila Dananjaya
- Milan Rathnayake
- Asitha Fernando
- Kasun Rajitha
- Isitha Wijesundara
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