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Sri Lanka squad for Test series against South Africa

Upul Tharanga, a left handed batsman has been recalled after being named in Sri Lanka's 15-man squad for the two-Test series against South Africa, starts at Galle on 16th July.


The 29-year-old opening batsman, who played his last Test against England in 2007. He will replaces Dimuth Karunaratne, who failed to pass 50 on the recent tour of England. 

Test Series Schedule 

Wed Jul 16, Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st Test
10:00 local | 04:30 GMT
Galle International Stadium, Galle

Thu Jul 24, Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd Test
10:00 local | 04:30 GMT
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

Tharanga has scored 713 runs in 15 Tests for the defending T20 champions at an average of 28.52.

Sri Lanka Test Squad: Angelo Mathews (captain), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga, Kaushal Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera, Kithuruwan Vithanage, Ajantha Mendis, Dammika Prasad, Chanaka Welagedera, Suranga Lakmal, Shaminda Eranga


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