Sri Lanka announces squad for Bangladesh Tests; Angelo Mathews set for farewell series

Sri Lanka Are set to begin a fresh chapter in their red-ball day as they gear up to face Bangladesh In A Two Match Test Series Starting June 17 at the Iconic Galle International Stadium. The Series Marks the Beginning of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Cycle and Carries Extra Emotional Weight for Sri Lankan Cricket Fans-As a Veteran All-Rounder Will Play Final Test in Whites.

Angelo Mathews Set for Emotional Farewell

After More Than 15 Years of Stellar Service, Angelo mathews Will Bring Down the Curtain on His Illustrious Test Career Following The Opening Test of the Series. The 37-YEAR-OLD HAS BEEN A PIVOTAL Figure in Sri Lankan Cricket, With His Calm Temperament, Crucial Contributions With the Bat, and Occasion Breakthroughs with the ball. His farewell test is expected to be an emotional occasion, not just for him and his teammates, but for fans across the island.

Dragic Changes After Home Series Defeat

Following A Démal 2-0 Series Loss to Australia at Home, Sri Lanka Have Rung in the Changes With An 18-Member Squad That Reflects Both Boldness and Vision. Five Players who Wore part of the Australian Series – Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Vishwa Fernandoand Jeffrey Vandersay – Have Been Left Out Following Underwhelming Performances.

In their place, Sri Lanka have introduced six uncapped players into the test set-up: Lahiru Udara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pawan Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake and An enemy Wabondara – Signaling A Generational Shift in Strategy.

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Experienced all-round Dhananjaya of Silva Will lead the team, continuing in His leadership role after recent stifters. Notely, fast bowler Born Kumara Has also been picked in the squad but is set to miss the first test to injury concerns.

Sri Lanka Squad for Bangladesh Test Series:

Nisham, Fernandana, Pernandon, Anahiru Air, Dinesh Chaddam (WK), Dangel Mathews, Disease to Silva (Cali), Calm Menis (WK), Thursday, Sodom, and Syrian, Rathinai, Rathinical, Pathaniyai, Rockan. The King of Asya, the King of Asna to Fenado, Rajartha County, A Wijupslanda District

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