The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners
ustralian Test teams have had a shift in their relationship with Sri Lanka, a country they tour rarely but for a long time toured with success. In five trips from 1983 to 2011, the visitors only lost one Test, which was enough to decide their only series loss after the second and third matches were heavily washed out.
That should give an indication that it’s a handy ground for spin. Sri Lanka’s squad also has Jeffrey Vandersay’s leg-breaks, off-breaks from Nishan Pereis and Dhananjaya da Silva, left-arm spin from Sonal Dinusha, and potentially finger spin from either hand via Kamindu Mendis. But with four seamers plus Angelo Mathews also available, they have options for all conditions.
Marnus Labuschagne and Smith are a lock at three and four, Beau Webster at six, which leaves only No5 to be filled.
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