It is reported that an 18-member Sri Lankan squad has been named for the 2-match Test series with the touring Australian team.

However, it is said that Kamindu Mendis, who is suffering from an injury, will participate in this tournament as his injury is not serious. However, the opening batsman Pathum Nissanka will not join for the first match and it is said that the second match is also uncertain for Pathum.It is also said that new player Sonal Dinusha has been added instead. 24-year-old Sonal Dinusha recently performed superbly while representing the Sri Lanka 'A' team. Also, Kasun Rajitha has also lost his place in the squad in this year's Test tournament.Apart from that, it is also special that wicketkeeper Lahiru Udara has been called to the Sri Lankan squad as Pathum Nissanka's replacement. However, it is also stated that right-handed batsman Oshadha Fernando will have the responsibility of opening the Sri Lankan innings along with Dimuth Karunaratne in this tournament.
Kamindu Mendis suffered the above-mentioned injury during a recent inter-club match. It is also known that Kamindu's injury is not serious, although several stitches had to be applied due to this injury.S.C. and C.C.C. Kamindu suffered this injury when he tried to catch a ball in an inter-club match between the teams.
In the third ODI against New Zealand, Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka also suffered a leg injury.It is also known that Kamindu's injury is not serious, although several stitches had to be applied due to this injury. SSC and C.C.C. Kamindu suffered this injury when he tried to catch a ball in an inter-club match between the teams.
In the third ODI against New Zealand, Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka also suffered a leg injury. This disorder has occurred in connection with Pathum's pelvis. Also due to this injury Pathum will have to stay away from cricket for two weeks.
The first match of the 2-match Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia will be held from the 29th to the 2nd of February. The second match is scheduled to be held from 6th to 10th of February.It is also special that both matches have been arranged to be held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Also, the first match of the one-day series that will be held after this test series is scheduled to be held on February 12 and the second match on February 14.Also, both these matches in Colombo R. It is also special to hold day matches at the Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
Meanwhile, the Australian team is scheduled to reach Sri Lanka on the 24th with the expectation of joining this tournament.
Sri Lanka Squad - Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshadha Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Sadheera Samarawickrama, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Geoffrey Vandersay, Milan Ratnayake,Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara.