Sri Lanka names Test squad for Pakistan, Dickwella out
The Sri Lanka squad vs Pakistan adds fast bowler Eshan Malinga and keeper Anjala Bandara, drops Niroshan Dickwella, and names Kusal Mendis captain for the November Tests.
Eshan Malinga receives his first Test call-up, and Anjala Bandara replaces Niroshan Dickwella.
Dilshan Madushanka is recalled; Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige and Vishwa Fernando are left out.
Kusal Mendis captains his first Test series after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down.
Pathum Nissanka will travel only if he is declared medically fit.
The Tests are in Rawalpindi (9 to 13 November) and Lahore (17 to 21 November), both in the World Test Championship.