Sri Lanka squad arrive in Kolkata

Posted: 2:49 am, November 9, 2017 by admin

Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) A 15-member Sri Lankan cricket squad arrived here on Wednesday ahead of their first Test starting from November 16 at the Eden Gardens.

The Dinesh Chandimal-led team will play three Tests, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals against India who are on a high after their limited overs series win against New Zealand at home.

The squad will hit the nets from Thursday ahead of their two-day practice game against a third-string Board President’s XI at the JU (2nd Campus ground), starting Saturday.

Earlier this year, India whitewashed Sri Lanka 3-0 in Tests followed by clean sweep in ODIs and lone T20 Internationals.

Sri Lanka, however, improved their showing against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2-0.

Pakistan returned the favour in the 50-over format, thrashing them 5-0.

The squad: Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Lahiru Thirimanne (vice- captain), Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Gamage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Dasun Shanaka and Roshen Silva.

Sri Lanka squad arrive in Kolkata

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