It is the first ever Test between the two teams and Afghanistan’s eighth overall. The Sri Lanka Cricket board have announced free entry for all at the SSC Ground in Colombo.

SL vs AFG: What time does the Test begin?

The match will begin at 10am Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST) on February 2.

SL vs AFG: What are the squads for both sides?

Sri Lanka will be led by Dhananjaya de Silva and vice-captained by Kusal Mendis, with considerable experience in the form of Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews as well.

Here's your playing XI for the maiden Test against Afghanistan! #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/WzWRaM25BC

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 2, 2024

For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, still recovering from his back injury, will be the one big absence – the team will be led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Ikram Alikhil will be the wicketkeeper.

You can check the squads for both teams here.

Sri Lanka Test Squad revealed for the clash against Afghanistan. 📣

Mark your calendars for the 2nd of February at SSC grounds, Colombo. #SLvAFG pic.twitter.com/RRwlmPUhRZ

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) January 31, 2024

SL vs AFG: Where to watch Sri Lanka v Afghanistan Test live

In Afghanistan

Ariana Television Network has the broadcasting rights for the tour, and will telecast the series on the ATN network.

In India

The matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network on the following channels – Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD.

Live streaming will be available on the FanCode app.

In the UK

The matches will be telecast on the TNT network – the match can be watched live on TNT 4.

In Sri Lanka

Those in Sri Lanka can watch the match live on the Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel below. It could be geoblocked for other locations.