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Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match Test series, starting on Wednesday at Galle International Stadium. With Australia and South Africa already confirming their spots in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the series will not hold much significance as far as the WTC is concerned.
Steve Smith will helm the Australian side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is on a paternity break. The visitor will also be without the services of injured pacer Josh Hazlewood and out-of-favour all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be sweating over the fitness of opener Pathum Nissanka, who has a groin injury.
SL vs AUS 1st Test – Match details
When will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia begin?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin on Wednesday, January 29.
Where will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia be held?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be held at Galle International Stadium.
At what time will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia start?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin at 10 AM IST. The toss will be held at 9.30 AM IST.
Where will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia be telecast live in India?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network.
Where will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia be streamed live in India?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be streamed live on the SonyLiv and FanCode apps and websites.
THE SQUADS
SRI LANKA
Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake.
AUSTRALIA
Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly.
