Sri Lanka name 18-man Test squad for Bangladesh tour, featuring six uncapped players
Sri Lanka has picked 18 players for their Test series in Bangladesh, including six who could play their first Test. Angelo Mathews will play his final Test match in Galle before retiring.
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Angelo Mathews Set for Test Farewell as Sri Lanka Announce Squad for Bangladesh Tour
Just two days before the series begins, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named its 18 player squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. This series marks the start of the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Bangladesh had already announced their 16-member squad, with Najmul Hossain Shanto continuing as captain.
Mathews to Retire After First Test
A big moment in the series will be the farewell of Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews, who will retire from Test cricket after the first match in Galle. Mathews, who debuted in 2009 as an all-rounder, has become the third-highest run-scorer in Sri Lanka’s Test history. Over the years, he shifted his focus to batting and surpassed legends like Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan Atapattu in the run charts during his 16-year Test career.
Fresh Faces in Sri Lanka Squad
Sri Lanka have included six uncapped players in the squad: Lahiru Udara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pawan Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, and Isitha Wijesundara. Lahiru Kumara was also named initially but had to withdraw due to injury.
Following their 0–2 defeat to Australia, Sri Lanka has made several changes. Five players Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Vishwa Fernando, and Jeffrey Vandersay have been left out. With former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne recently retiring from Tests, Sri Lanka will also look to fill the gap at the top of the batting order.
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2025 Tour Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | 10:00 AM | Galle International Stadium, Galle |
| 2nd Test | Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | 10:00 AM | SSC, Colombo |
| 1st ODI | Wed, 2 Jul 2025 | 2:30 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 2nd ODI | Sat, 5 Jul 2025 | 2:30 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 3rd ODI | Tue, 8 Jul 2025 | 2:30 PM | Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy |
| 1st T20I | Thu, 10 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy |
| 2nd T20I | Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International |
| 3rd T20I | Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Sri Lanka Test Squad vs Bangladesh
Pathum NissPATHanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain), Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pawan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara.
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