Provisional Test squad begins residential training; selections scheduled for 27 April

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A preliminary squad of 20 national players began training at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Thursday morning.

The squad travelled to Kandy yesterday to continue training at a higher altitude ahead of their tour of England, and will engage in training sessions, followed by a two-day game at the Pallakelle International Cricket Stadium today and tomorrow – whilst training sessions will be conducted concurrently at the nets.

A statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reported that the weather in Kandy had remained favourable in the past weeks and would remain so for the next few days, giving the squad ample opportunity to benefit from the climes.

Meanwhile, selections for the Test squad travelling to England are due to be finalised by 27 April and will be announced on approval from the Sports Minister. The preliminary squad selected consists of the following players: Angelo Matthews (C), Dasun Chanaka, Dinesh Chandimal (VC), Dhammika Prasad, Dhananjaya Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dimuth Karunarathna, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kasun Rajitha, Kaushal Silva, Kushal Mendis, Milinda Siriwardena, Niroshan Dickwella, Nuwan Pradeep, Rangana Herath, Shaminda Eranga, Suranga Lakmal, Tharanga Paranavithana, Vishwa Fernando.