Sri Lanka Test Squad Announced For Two-Match Series In Pakistan

Sri Lanka Test squad announced for Pakistan series | PC- AFPSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a strong squad for the two-match Test series in Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis taking over the reins from the former captain Dhananjaya de Silva. The two Tests between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played just after the Tri-Series, involving the two Asian sides alongside England. The Test series will be contested at Rawalpindi and Lahore, with the first matches to be played between November 9 and 13 and the second one on November 17. Uncapped Eshan Malinga, Anjala Bandara named in SL squad for PAK TestsThe Sri Lankan board has picked a reliable batting unit comprising captain Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis. Meanwhile, India's nemesis, Sonal Dinusha, is also named to face off against Pakistan. The outgoing captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has also been announced in the Test squad for the Pakistan series, with the all-rounder set to play a major role in the middle order. Uncapped batter Anjala Bandara is among notable inclusions. The 22-year-old is a wicket-keeper batter who has hit the domestic circuit by a storm, where he averages over 65 after 31 First-Class matches, scoring 2239 runs. ALSO READBCCI Confirms No Venue Change For IND vs SL 1st ODI From Delhi To AhmedabadMoreover, the SRH-famed Eshan Malinga is also included in the 15-member Test squad. The upcoming series will be the maiden Test call-up for the white-ball specialist fast bowler. Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 @OfficialSLC 🇱🇰 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT | Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 🇵🇰 Here is your 15-member Sri Lanka Test Squad for the upcoming 2-match Test series against Pakistan! 🏏 #PAKvSL Oct 13, 2026, 10:34 AM Although Malinga’s extra pace could benefit Sri Lanka on Pakistan’s flat pitches, the 25-year-old has substandard First-Class stats, taking just 44 wickets in 32 innings at a bowling strike rate of 49.6. Nevertheless, he will be a part of the five-person pace attack, along with Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka and Milan Rathnayaka. Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha are the only spinners named in the Sri Lankan Test squad. Sri Lanka Test squad for two Tests vs PakistanKusal Mendis (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Dhananjaya De Silva, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayaka, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, and Eshan Malinga.ALSO READWhy Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2026 Test Will Not Impact WTC Points Table?