Sri Lanka’s spin wizard and the world’s highest wicket-taker, Muttiah Muralitharan, has thrown his weight behind the home side, backing them to turn the tables on number one ranked Australia in the upcoming two-match Test series.

Sonal Dinusha, a 24-year-old left-arm spinning allrounder, has been named in Sri Lanka's Test squad for the two-match series against Australia, which begins in Galle on January 29.

Sri Lanka have named an 18-member squad for their home two-match Test series against Australia. The Lankan Lions have listed two uncapped players alongside three injury doubts. Both the matches are set to be played in Galle with the first one beginning on January 29.

Sri Lanka announced their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia in Galle. Take a look at the Sri Lankan lineup, only on CricTracker.

Uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Sonal Dinusha has received his maiden national call-up after the selectors named him in Sri Lanka's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Australia at home. Specialist batter Lahiru Udara, a seasoned domestic campaigner, is the other uncapped player in the 18-member squad named for the series.

All eyes will be on the pitches prepared in Galle and they will have a significant bearing on how the visitors balance their side

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