IND vs SL: Sri Lanka had to face a crushing defeat in the Galle Test against Team India. The Indian team is ahead 1-0 in the series. Now the second and final test match of the series is going to start in Colombo from 23rd August. This match is very important for Sri Lanka. They desperately need a win to draw the series. Now just two days before this match, he has made a big change in the squad. The replacement of Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis has been announced.
Sri Lanka made a big change in the squad
Kusal Mendis suffered a hamstring injury during the Lanka Premier League 2026, due to which he was not available for the first Test. Niroshan Dickwella was included in the squad as backup wicketkeeper. Dinesh Chandimal suffered shoulder and neck injuries while fielding on the fourth day of the Galle Test. Both are not available for the second test.
According to the report of Cricbuzz, for this reason, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board has included star batsman Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige in the squad in place of both of them. Arachchige has not made his Test debut yet, but he has impressed a lot for Sri Lanka A. For this reason he is now being given a chance. Apart from this, Kamil Mishara has got the fruits of his excellent form in the Lanka Premier League.
Sri Lanka lost by 165 runs in the first test
In the Galle Test, India batted first and recorded 462 runs on the scoreboard. In reply, the Sri Lankan team was able to score 284 runs in the first innings. Team India had a lead of 178 runs and scored 193 runs in the second innings. Sri Lanka had a target of 372 runs. The Indian team all outed them for 206 runs and won by 165 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.