Niroshan Dickwella Returns to Sri Lanka Test Squad for India Series; Sarfaraz Khan Joins India Team
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India. The squad sees the return of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who last played international cricket three years ago. Dickwella's inclusion was anticipated, with earlier reports suggesting he was likely to make the squad.
Other additions to the Sri Lanka squad include uncapped offspinner Keshara Nuwantha, uncapped top-order batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara, and left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka. The selection process involved a decision between Dickwella and uncapped Anjala Bandara for the wicketkeeper's role.
Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan has joined the Indian team in Galle ahead of the first Test match against Sri Lanka.
Why it scored 5/10: The return of a notable player to the national cricket team for a series against a major cricketing nation is a notable national sports story.
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