Sri Lanka name Board XI for India warm-up game

The Sri Lankan board announced today the Board XI side to play against India in a three-day game at P. Saravanamuttu Stadium in Colombo next week.

The strong squad, captained by off spinning all-rounder Thilan Samaraweera, includes a number of players in contention for a place in Sri Lanka's Test team for the forthcoming Test series against India.

Hashan Tillakaratne is given a chance to secure an expected recall to the Test side and Kumar Sangakkara is given another chance to find some batting form. He is also expected to keep wicket.

Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chamara Silva and Avishka Gunawardene, all of whom have played international cricket, are also included in the final XI.

The bowling attack includes fast bowlers Ruchira Perera and Dinusha Fernando, all-rounder Suresh Perera and left arm spinner Sajeewa Weerakoon.

Full squad:

Thilan Samaraweera (Capt), Avishka Gunawardene (Vice-Capt), Michael Vandort, Kumar Sangakkara, Chamara Silva, Hashan Tillakaratne, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Suresh Perera, Sajeewa Weerakoon, Ruchira Perera, Dinusha Fernando.

Reserves:

Kaushalya Weeraratne, Jehan Mubarak, Dhammika Sudharshana, Anushka Polonowita.