Australia are ready to embark on a challenging tour of Sri Lankawith two tests followed by a two -game ODI series. With regular captain Pat cummins unavailable, Steve Smith It will take the reins as the Australian pattern for the tests.
Visitors go to the series at the top of their impressive 3-1 victory over India in the recent Border-Gavaskar series, a victory that also secured its place in the 2023-25 final of the World Testing Championship (WTC ).
The test series is expected to be played in rotation releases, with both teams that are preparing for conditions that favor slow bowling players. Australia has made several changes in her squad to adapt to the expected rank rotators. In the absence of key players such as Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Josh HazlewoodAll terrain Sean Abbott It has been included to reinforce the balance of the equipment.
In addition, the former Captain of the Cricket World Cup in Australia U19 Cooper Connolly He has earned his call for a bachelore test, while Nathan McSweeney He returns after missing the evidence of Melbourne and Sydney against India. Hilanderos Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy They have also been remembered, highlighting Australia’s approach in counteracting Sri Lanka’s rotating attack.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will seek to take advantage of his home and exploit the conditions with his experienced spinners. The hosts will aim at a strong fight against an Australian side that has recently been dominated. The series promises to be an exciting contest between Bat and Ball, with both teams anxious to leave their mark.
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SL vs Aus 2025 Test Series: Accessories
- First test: January 29 – February 2, Galle International Stadium, 10:00 am local/ 10:00 am isth/ 4:30 am local
- Second test: February 6 – February 10, Galle International Stadium, 10:00 am local/ 10:00 am isth/ 4:30 am local
Squadrons
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Dimuth Karunarratne, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dineh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindo errorsKusal Mendis, Sadera Samarawickrama, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishahan Peeris, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake
Australia: Steve Smith (C), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
Live broadcast and broadcast details
- India: Sony Sports Network; Sonyliv and Fancode
- Australia: 7Crickt, 7Plus
- Pakistan: Found