Sri Lanka Squad: The second test match between India and Sri Lanka is going to be held in Colombo. This is the last match of the series and currently Team India is leading 1-0. Sri Lanka desperately needs to defeat Team India to draw the series. For this reason he has made some major changes in his squad. Some time ago news came that Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachige have got a place in the team. Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka were not available, due to which new players were included in the team in their place.
Sri Lanka made a big change in the squad
Sri Lanka has revealed the 14-member squad for the second test. The openers have completely changed under the captaincy of Dhananjay de Silva. Pathum Nissanka is not available, while the selectors have also dropped opening batsman Nishan Madushka, who scored only 6 runs in the first Test. Apart from this, spin bowling all-rounder Ramesh Mendis and left arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushka have also been dropped from the squad.
Sri Lanka’s squad for the second test: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis (vice-captain), Dhananjay de Silva (captain), Sahan Arachige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayaka, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando.
When will the second test start?
The second test match will be played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. This match is going to start from 23rd August. The match will start at 10 am Indian time. The captains of both the teams will come to the field for the toss at 9:30 am.
Team India won the first test by a big margin
Team India created a stir in the first test match held in Galle. India won the toss and batted first and recorded 462 runs on the scoreboard in the first innings. In reply, the Sri Lankan team was all out after scoring 284 runs. Team India had a lead of 178 runs and scored 193 runs in the second innings. Because of this, Sri Lanka got a big target of 372 runs. The Sri Lankan team surrendered before the Indian bowlers and were all out for 206 runs. The Indian team registered a big win by 165 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. The Sri Lankan team has now made some major changes in the squad. It remains to be seen whether she is successful in making a comeback in the second test or not.