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Kusal Mendis to captain Sri Lanka in two Tests against Pakistan
Sri Lanka named a 15-player squad for two Tests against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis taking charge as captain.
The series will be Mendis’ first as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.
Wicketkeeper Anjala Bandara was called up, while Niroshan Dickwella was left out after playing in the previous squad against India.
Pathum Nissanka is included, subject to fitness, and pace bowlers Eshan Malinga and Bandara also received call-ups.
The first Test starts in Rawalpindi on November 9, followed by the second in Lahore on November 17.
Sri Lanka is seventh in the World Test Championship standings, while Pakistan is bottom.
The two Tests give both teams a chance to improve their standing in the competition.
Kusal Mendis will captain Sri Lanka in a two-Test series against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka named a 15-member squad for the tour on October 13, 2026.
The first Test is scheduled to start in Rawalpindi on November 9, followed by a match in Lahore on November 17.
Pathum Nissanka is included subject to fitness, while Anjala Bandara has received a call-up.
Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva remains in the squad after stepping down from the leadership role.
- Who
- Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka. Pakistan is the opposing team.
- What
- Sri Lanka named a 15-member squad for a two-Test series.
- When
- The squad was announced on October 13, 2026. The first Test is scheduled to start on November 9.
- Where
- The Tests will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore, Pakistan.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sri Lanka named its 15-member squad for the two-Test tour, with Kusal Mendis as captain.
The first Test is scheduled to begin in Rawalpindi.
The second Test is scheduled to begin in Lahore.
- Captain
- Kusal Mendis
- Squad size
- 15 players
- First Test
- Rawalpindi, November 9
- Second Test
- Lahore, November 17
- Fitness condition
- Pathum Nissanka’s selection is subject to fitness
- WTC standings
- Sri Lanka seventh with 33.33 PCT; Pakistan last with 4.63 PCT
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