Wed Nov 27 09:50:49 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Announces Squad for Crucial South Africa Test Series

**Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 19, 2024** – Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, part of the ICC World Test Championship. The series begins on November 27th at Kingsmead, Durban, with the second Test commencing on December 5th at St. George’s Park.

Ten players, including captain Dimuth Karunaratne, have already travelled to Durban for a pre-series camp. Notable among them are key players like Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, and Prabath Jayasuriya. The camp focuses on acclimatization and preparation. The remaining players will join the team on November 22nd.

The squad includes the return of Lasith Embuldeniya after a two-year absence. Sri Lanka’s recent successes, including a Test series win against New Zealand and victories in the ODI and T20I series, have boosted confidence. A win against South Africa would significantly improve their chances of reaching the WTC final, where they currently hold the third position. The team’s performance under new coach Sanath Jayasuriya has seen considerable improvement, setting the stage for a potential upset against South Africa.

**Sri Lanka Squad:** Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Lasith Embuldeniya, Lasith Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

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