Summary
He is back because Kusal Mendis hurt his hand and cannot play.
A young bowler called Nuwantha is also joining the team for the first time 🎉.
Key Points
3 points1
Dickwella is a wicketkeeper who last played a Test match in 2023.
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Kusal Mendis is out with a hand injury.
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Nuwantha is an off‑spin bowler receiving his maiden call‑up.
New Words to Learn
6 wordswicketkeeper
the player who stands behind the batsman's stumps and catches the ball
offspinner
a bowler who spins the ball so it turns from the off side to the leg side
maiden call-up
first time being chosen to join the national team
Test
a very long cricket match that can last up to five days
squad
the group of players selected for a team
injury
when a part of the body gets hurt and needs time to heal
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