Sri Lanka confirm squad for South Africa and England Test series

Angelo Mathews misses the South Africa Tests through injury as expected but could return in 2021

Sri Lanka have confirmed their squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa and England.

Angelo Mathews' omission is the major headline, with the allrounder missing the tour to South Africa with a hamstring injury though he could yet return in 2021.

The 22-strong group sees Test recalls for Kusal Perera, Dushmantha Chameera and Dasun Shanaka.

Minod Bhanuka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Asitha Fernando are meanwhile all involved

Meanwhile, uncapped duo Santhush Gunathilake and Dilshan Madushanka are both in contention to make their international debuts.

South Africa welcome Sri Lanka for Tests on December 26-30 and January 3-7 at Centurion and The Wanderers.

England's rescheduled two Tests in Sri Lanka then take place in Galle on January 14-18 and 22-26.

Sri Lanka Test squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya De Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Embuldeniya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Santhush Gunathilake, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka