Nishan Peiris Joins Sri Lanka Squad for Final Test Against New Zealand
Galle, Sri Lanka – September 24: Sri Lanka’s uncapped offspinner Nishan Peiris has been included in the squad for the final Test against New Zealand after experienced seamer Vishwa Fernando sustained an injury.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that the 33-year-old seamer developed tightness in his right hamstring and will undergo rehabilitation at the high performance center. Fernando missed the first Test, which Sri Lanka won by 63 runs.
Peiris has been included in the squad twice before but has yet to make his debut. He could be handed his maiden Test cap as Ramesh Mendis is struggling with his form. Mendis took three wickets in each inning of the first Test but struggled with his line and length, allowing New Zealand to ease the pressure.
Peiris has taken 172 first-class wickets in 41 matches at an average of 24.37. He also impressed by taking three wickets in the first unofficial Test between Sri Lanka A and South Africa A.
Sri Lanka’s victory over New Zealand in the first Test was their fourth in eight matches, moving them to the third spot with a point percentage of 50%. They aim to achieve a percentage of 69.23% if they win their remaining Test matches.
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Nishan Peiris -: Nishan Peiris is a cricket player from Sri Lanka who has not played in an international match yet.
Sri Lanka Squad -: The Sri Lanka Squad is the group of cricket players who represent Sri Lanka in international matches.
Final Test -: The Final Test is the last match in a series of cricket games between two teams.
New Zealand -: New Zealand is a country that also has a cricket team playing against Sri Lanka.
Uncapped offspinner -: An uncapped offspinner is a player who has not yet played in an international match and bowls by spinning the ball.
Seamer -: A seamer is a type of bowler in cricket who makes the ball move off the pitch.
Hamstring injury -: A hamstring injury is when the muscles at the back of the thigh get hurt.
Rehabilitation -: Rehabilitation is a process to help someone recover from an injury.
Sri Lanka Cricket’s high performance center -: This is a special place where Sri Lankan cricket players train and get better.
Debut -: Debut means the first time someone plays in an international match.
Ramesh Mendis -: Ramesh Mendis is another cricket player from Sri Lanka who has been struggling in recent matches.
Point percentage -: Point percentage is a way to measure how well a cricket team is doing in a series.