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Sri Lanka have made key modifications to their squad forward of the second Take a look at towards Australia, beginning Thursday in Galle. Off-spinning all-rounder Ramesh Mendis has been recalled, whereas seamer Vishwa Fernando and top-order batter Lahiru Udara have been launched from the squad. The choice comes after Sri Lanka’s bowling assault struggled within the first Take a look at, conceding a large 654/6 within the first innings, as Australia crushed the hosts by an innings and 242 runs. In keeping with Day by day Mirror, Mendis, who was dropped from the Take a look at XI after which the squad completely following a disappointing efficiency towards New Zealand in November, has compelled his method again into competition with spectacular kind in Sri Lanka’s Main League Match.
The 28-year-old off-spinner has picked up 24 wickets at a mean of 21.91 within the home competitors whereas additionally contributing 260 runs at a mean of 52. Regardless of his modest worldwide document, with seven wickets at 40.85 in two earlier Checks towards Australia (each in Galle, 2022), Mendis is more likely to be thought of for the enjoying XI.
Mendis’ return shouldn’t be the one change, as opener Pathum Nissanka has additionally been recalled after lacking the primary Take a look at resulting from damage. His return gives a much-needed increase to Sri Lanka’s prime order, which struggled towards Australia’s formidable bowling assault.
To accommodate these modifications, Vishwa Fernando and Lahiru Udara have been launched from the squad. Whereas Fernando’s seam bowling was not thought of essential on the spin-friendly Galle floor, Udara’s exclusion means that Sri Lanka is seeking to rework their batting lineup with Nissanka’s inclusion.
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