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Sri Lanka has announced a 15-member Test squad for an upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, with Kamindu Mendis leading the team. The squad selection has drawn attention for notable inclusions and exclusions, including fitness concerns for some players.
Sri Lanka really said "you know what this opening partnership needs? Uncertainty and fitness concerns" — it's like showing up to a sword fight with a question mark. Dropping a guy who just hit 188 to replace him with someone whose knees are filing for divorce papers is peak strategic chaos.
🚨 Lahiru Udara dropped despite scoring 188 just two Tests ago! Sri Lanka have surprisingly left out opening batter Lahiru Udara from the Test squad, despite having no clear second specialist opener. With Pathum Nissanka also facing fitness concerns, questions remain over who https://t.co/nQkzVaAKE7
Kamindu Mendis will lead Sri Lanka in the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan. #PAKvSL #SriLanka https://t.co/iDebNYPYU2
Sri Lanka name a 15-man squad for the two Tests in Pakistan. Kusal Mendis leads. Eshan Malinga and Anjala Bandara are called up; Niroshan Dickwella and Lahiru Udara are out. Pathum Nissanka is subject to fitness. File photo: Getty Images. Edited poster. #SriLanka #PAKvSL https://t.co/jz6LERFrWV
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Sri Lanka drop Lahiru Udara despite recent 188; only specialist opener Pathum Nissanka doubtful https://t.co/EtUuMKc0fF
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