A 22-member Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad has been formed to play Pakistan ‘A’ tour of Sri Lanka.
The series starts with the two unofficial tests in Kandy from 28 October followed by the three one-day games in Dambulla from 10 November. Pakistan ‘A’ is due to arrive on 21 October.
Daily FT reported that the Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad comprising of five test players has been sent for Sports minister’s approval.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad (subject to Sports Ministry confirmation): Sadeera Samarawickrama (Tamil Union, Captain), Nishan Madushka (Ragama CC), Lahiru Udara (NCC), Lasith Croospulle (Chilaw Marians CC), Kamil Mishara (NCC), Oshada Fernando (Chilaw Marians CC), Nuwanidu Fernando (SSC), Nipun Dananjaya (SSC), Sahan Arachchige (NCC), Sammu Ashan (SSC), Lasith Abeyratne (CCC), Dananjaya Lakshan (Colts, subject to fitness), Kalana Perera (SSC), Shiran Fernando (Tamil Union), Mohamed Shiraz (BRC, subject to fitness), Asitha Fernando (Chilaw Marians CC), Himesh Ramanayake (SSC), Vishwa Fernando (CCC), Suminda Lakshan (SL Army SC), Lasith Embuldeniya (NCC), Ashian Daniel (NCC), and Duvindu Tillakaratne (BRC).
Pakistan ‘A’ tour itinerary
* 28-31 October: 1st 4-day unofficial test at Pallekele
* 4-7 November: 2nd 4-day unofficial test at Pallekele
* 10 November: 1st unofficial ODI at Dambulla
* 12 November: 2nd unofficial ODI at Dambulla
* 15 November: 3rd unofficial ODI at Dambulla