Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Kusal Mendis Can Replace Injured Pathum Nisanka. After a hopeless defeat in the first match of the two-match Test series against India. Sri Lanka would like to make some changes in their playing XI for the second Test (IND vs SL 2nd Test).

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Pathum Nisanka Injured:-

According to reports, in-form batsman Pathum Nisanka will not be part of the Sri Lanka team due to injury.

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In Sri Lanka’s playing XI, experiencing keeper-batsman Kusal Mendis can be tried in place of Pathum Nissanka in this Test match.

Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Not many changes can be seen in the Sri Lankan team in the second Test. According to the information coming from the Sri Lankan team.

The Sri Lanka team management is planning to include Praveen Jayawickrama in the squad for the Bangalore Test (Sri Lanka Playing XI).

Jayavikrama has done well in his three-match career. At the same time, doubts remain about the play of Lahiru Kumara, who was injured in the first Test.

Sri Lanka’s Probable Playing XI for the 2nd Test:

  • Lahiru Thirimanne
  • Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain)
  • Kusal Mendis
  • Angelo Mathews
  • Dhananjay De Silva
  • Niroshan Dickwella
  • Suranga Lakmal
  • Lasith Embuldenia
  • Vishwa Fernando
  • Praveen Jayavikrama
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The Name of Sri Lankan Team For Test:-

  1. Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), 2. Lahiru Thirimanne, 3. Pathum Nisanka, 4. Charit Aslanka, 5. Angelo Mathews, 6. Dhananjaya de Silva, 7. Niroshan Dickwella (WK), 8. Suranga Lakmal, 9. Vishwa Fernando, 10. Lasith Embuldeniya, 11. Lahiru Kumara, 12. Praveen Jayawickrama, 13. Dinesh Karunaratne, 14. Dinesh Karunaratne, 15. Niroshan Dickwella (WK), 16. Dusmantha Chimera.

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West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Antigua - Pathum Nissanka defies the  odds in his biggest test

Sri Lankan Players’ Performance in The 1st Test:-

  • Suranga Lakmal – 2 wickets
  • Vishwa Fernando – 2 wickets
  • Lasith Embuldeniya – 2 wickets
  • Lahiru Kumara – 1 wicket
  • Dhananjaya de Silva – 1 wicket
  • Pathum Nisanka – 61 runs (in 1st innings).