In December, Sri Lanka announced a combined squad for their tour to South Africa and England’s visit to the island nation that closely follows it. The 22-member squad is led by Dimuth Karunaratne, and included five uncapped players in Minod Bhanuka, Asitha Fernando, Santhush Gunathilaka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dilshan Madushanka. Hasaranga made his debut in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.

Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews was not included in the squad due to a hamstring injury.

The tour was initially scheduled to be held in March 2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ahead of the England series, there are a number of injury concerns for the Sri Lanka contingent. Dhananjaya de Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Ranjitha and Dinesh Chandimal are all suffering from injuries, and are unlikely to be fit for the second Test against South Africa, which puts their participation for the England series in doubt.

Last month, England also announced a 23-member touring unit for the two Tests, resting Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer. The England contingent will practice in Hambantota from January 5 to 9 ahead of the first Test.

The two series begins with the first Test on January 14 and will be followed by the second one on the 22nd of the month. Both games will be held in Galle. The series will be a part of the ICC Test Championship.

You can check the complete schedule of the SL vs England series here.

Sri Lanka vs England 2021 – SL squad

Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Santhush Gunathilake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Suranga Lakmal, Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Mathews, Dilruwan Perera, Kasun Rajitha, Dasun Shanaka, Lahiru Thirimanne

You can check the complete England squad for the SL series here.