Sri Lanka Playing XI 2nd Test: Kusal Mendis likely to replace injured Pathum Nissanka – After a disappointing defeat in the first of the two-match Test series against India, Sri Lanka is expected to make a few changes to their playing XI for the second Test. Follow IND vs SL live updates on InsideSport.
Kusal Mendis to replace Nissanka – In what comes as a body blow, it has been reported that in-form batter Pathum Nissanka is highly unlikely to feature, as he has sustained an injury. Thankfully for the Lankans, experienced keeper-batter Kusal Mendis is fit to play this match.
Sri Lanka Playing XI 2nd Test: Kusal Mendis likely to replace injured Pathum Nissanka, Praveen Jayawickrama could be X-Factor – Follow IND vs SL Live Updates
Could Jayawickrama be the X-Factor? Besides Mendis, Praveen Jayawickrama could also be handed a place in the team. The left-arm spinner could replace Lahiru Kumara who had a horrendous outing in the first Test. Check out why Jayawickrama could make the cut:
- The pitch at Bengaluru historically aids spinners more than pacers.
- India played two spinners in Mohali Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja both picked a lot of wickets
- Dushmantha Chammera is suffering from ankle pain and is likely to not play the second Test
- Praveen Jayawickrama is in good form in Test matches. He has played three games
- He has picked up 18 wickets in those matches. Indian batters have not seen much
Sri Lanka Playing XI 2nd Test: Kusal Mendis likely to replace injured Pathum Nissanka, Praveen Jayawickrama could be X-Factor – Follow IND vs SL Live Updates
Sri Lanka Playing XI for Second Test:
- Lahiru Thirimanne
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Kusal Mendis
- Angelo Mathews
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Suranga Lakmal
- Lasith Embuldeniya
- Vishwa Fernando
- Praveen Jayawickrama
Where to watch IND vs SL 2nd Test?
Viewers can watch the match on the Star Sports Network and Disney + Hotstar in India
India: Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar
Sri Lanka: Siyatha TV, Dialog TV & Peo TV
USA: Willow TV
Canada: SET Max
Where will the IND vs SL Pink-ball Test match be played?
IND vs SL 2nd Pink-ball Test match will be played in India from 12th March 8, 2022.
What time will the IND vs SL Pink-ball Test match start?
IND vs SL Pink-ball Test match will start at 12:30 PM IST.
What is the venue of the IND vs SL Pink-ball Test match?
IND vs SL Pink-ball Test match played on M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
ND vs SL pink-ball Test Squads
IND Squads – Rohit Sharma (c), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharath, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Saurabh Kumar
SL Squads – Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dhananjaya de Silva (vc), Kusal Mendis – subject to fitness, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Vishwa Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrema, Lasith Embuldeniya
Sri Lanka Playing XI 2nd Test: Kusal Mendis likely to replace injured Pathum Nissanka, Praveen Jayawickrama could be X-Factor – Follow IND vs SL Live Updates