Australia's two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka will begin on January 29 in Galle, with both Test matches part of the World Test Championship (WTC). Australia has already secured a spot in the WTC final against South Africa later this year. After the upcoming Test series, the teams will compete in a two-match ODI series.
"Not the best news coming from SSC with the Australia series less than two weeks away. Kamindu Mendis split his webbing attempting a catch and required stitches during today’s First Class game between SSC and CCC. Pathum Nissanka is already doubtful with a groin strain," Clementine wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) January 17, 2025
Pathum Nissanka Sustained Groin Injury During the Third ODI in New Zealand
MRI scans confirmed a Grade 1 tear, raising doubts about his availability for the second Test against Australia, which begins on February 6. The Sri Lanka Test squad, which will be announced shortly, is scheduled to begin training in Galle on Monday, January 20.
Senior Sri Lanka Cricket Official Plays Down the Severity of Kamindu Mendis' Hand Injury
A senior Sri Lanka Cricket official, however, played down the severity, stating, “I think Kamindu will be ok; it’s only 1 or 2 stitches.”
Despite being Australia's top white-ball spinner for nearly a decade, Adam Zampa has not been included in the Test setup. Australia has chosen Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, and Matthew Kuhnemann as their primary spin options for the tour.
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