Australia's Test series will be their final red-ball assignment before the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The team has already secured qualification for the WTC final, which is set to be held at Lord's in June. They advanced to their second consecutive WTC final in the prestigious red-ball tournament.
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell's hopes of a Test comeback have dimmed as he was not selected for the tour. Teenage opener Sam Konstas and all-rounder Beau Webster retained their spots in the squad after impressive Test debuts against India. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland will lead the pace bowling attack.
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The squad also features uncapped players Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, both of whom were part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad. Nathan McSweeney, who lost his place during the home summer, has been recalled. McSweeney previously played three Test matches during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sri Lanka Is a Challenging and Exciting Place to Tour - George Bailey
Australia's chief selector, George Bailey, said that Sri Lanka is a challenging and exciting place to tour. He mentioned that the squad has flexibility in the playing XI based on the pitch. Bailey expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity for emerging players in the squad to further develop their skills.
“We are excited about the opportunity ahead for the squad members who are at the start of their Test careers to continue to grow their games in subcontinent conditions where we have a number of important tours in coming years.”
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