Oshada Fernando Returns to Sri Lanka’s Test Squad for New Zealand Series
Oshada Fernando is back in Sri Lanka’s Test squad after 18 months, replacing Nishan Madushka for the two-match series against New Zealand. Oshada’s return follows his strong performance with the A team in South Africa.
Despite his return, he may not make the playing XI due to the presence of established players like Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Kamindu Mendis.
The series will be held in Galle, with the first Test starting on Wednesday and the second on September 26.
Sri Lanka Test Squad Against New Zealand
| Player |
|---|
| Dhananjaya de Silva (capt) |
| Dimuth Karunaratne |
| Pathum Nissanka |
| Kusal Mendis |
| Angelo Mathews |
| Dinesh Chandimal |
| Kamindu Mendis |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama |
| Oshada Fernando |
| Asitha Fernando |
| Vishwa Fernando |
| Lahiru Kumara |
| Prabath Jayasuriya |
| Ramesh Mendis |
| Jeffrey Vandersay |
| Milan Rathnayake |
Doubts Revealed
Oshada Fernando -: Oshada Fernando is a cricketer from Sri Lanka who plays in Test matches, which are long-format cricket games.
Test squad -: A Test squad is a group of players selected to represent their country in Test cricket matches, which are played over five days.
Nishan Madushka -: Nishan Madushka is another cricketer from Sri Lanka who was part of the Test squad before Oshada Fernando replaced him.
New Zealand -: New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, and they have a national cricket team that competes in international matches.
A team -: The ‘A team’ is a secondary team that represents a country in cricket, usually consisting of players who are being considered for the main national team.
Galle -: Galle is a city in Sri Lanka known for its cricket stadium, where international matches are often held.
playing XI -: The playing XI refers to the eleven players who are selected to play in a cricket match out of the larger squad.
