• SLC revealed its Test squad against Pakistan.
• Test series will mark beginning of 3rd ICC Test Championship cycle.
• Pakistan displayed impressive performances in both batting and bowling.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has revealed its Test squad comprising 16 members for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, set to commence on July 16 in Galle.

Dimuth Karunaratne will lead the team as captain, and the rest of the squad includes Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva as vice-captain, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando, and Laksitha Manasinghe.

The Test squad for Sri Lanka has been finalized with the approval of the country’s sports minister.

The Pakistan team is presently in Galle, preparing for the first Test. They recently played a warm-up match against Sri Lanka President’s XI in Hambantota, which ended in a draw.

Pakistan displayed impressive performances in both batting and bowling. It is worth mentioning that this Test series marks the beginning of the third ICC Test Championship cycle for both teams.