Sri Lanka faces a crucial challenge as they head into the second Test against England on Thursday at Lord’s, a venue that has often served as an unlikely home away from home for the visiting side.
After suffering a five-wicket defeat in the first Test in Manchester, England will be looking to clinch the series. However, Sri Lanka is equally determined to keep the series alive.
Sri Lanka has made two changes to their playing XI for this match to strengthen their lineup. Pathum Nissanka replaces Kusal Mendis, bolstering the top order, while Lahiru Kumara comes in for Vishwa Fernando to reinforce the pace attack.
On the England side, Olly Stone will make his first Test appearance in over three years, stepping in for Mark Wood, who is out with a thigh strain. Ollie Pope continues to captain the team in the absence of regular skipper Ben Stokes.
Sri Lanka playing XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva (Captain), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara and Milan Rathnayake.
