Dhananjaya, Kamindu Mendis and Pathum Nissanka are all included in a large squad for the two Tests, with all three key players having been injury doubts heading into the home series against the reigning World Test Champions.
Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was given a green signal for a two-match Test series after he recovered after having surgery for his thumb injury.
With the ICC World Test Championship final spot against South Africa already sealed, Australia would be heading to Sri Lanka in the most relaxed state of mind possible, with the first Test of two starting at Galle from January 29 onwards.
Ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia stand-in skipper Steven Smith suffered an elbow injury during the washout clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League 2025 season on Friday.
The stage is set for the highly anticipated International Masters League (IML), with the inaugural edition beginning from February 22 to March 16. Season 1 of the IML will witness the rekindling of rivalries, with all-time greats representing cricketing powerhouses like India, Sri Lanka, Aus
Ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed that if his team needs him to bowl 100 overs in a week in spin-friendly conditions, he will do it for his side
Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29. Smith will lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on
The journey was far from easy for the 28-year-old spinner. Leaving his family behind in Queensland, Kuhnemann also entrusted his prized Baggy Green to his parents for safekeeping as he embraced the challenges of a new environment.
Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29.
The win marked Australia's first Test series triumph over India since 2014-15 and cemented their spot in the final at Lord's in June, where they are set to face South Africa, as per Wisden.
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