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Chameera, Gamage added in SL squad for last Test

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SL Team for 3rd Test: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Upul Tharanga, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Gamage, Lakshan Sandakan, Malinda Pushpakumara. 9Photo: AP)
SL Team for 3rd Test: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Upul Tharanga, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Gamage, Lakshan Sandakan, Malinda Pushpakumara. 9Photo: AP)
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Gamage on the other hand relies more on swing. He has played 5 ODIs but is yet dawn the whites. (Photo: Twitter)
Gamage on the other hand relies more on swing. He has played 5 ODIs but is yet dawn the whites. (Photo: Twitter)
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The right arm fast bowler is known for his brisk pace and slingy action. (Photo: AFP)
The right arm fast bowler is known for his brisk pace and slingy action. (Photo: AFP)
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Apart from these changes, middle order batsman Danushka Gunathilaka, who featured in the playing XI of the first Test has also been shown the door, mainly because of the return of regular captain Dinesh Chandimal.  (Photo: AP)
Apart from these changes, middle order batsman Danushka Gunathilaka, who featured in the playing XI of the first Test has also been shown the door, mainly because of the return of regular captain Dinesh Chandimal. (Photo: AP)
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Gamage has been called up to in place of Rangana Herath, which sort of comes as a surprise, considering Sri Lanka’s fondness of playing spin in their own conditions. (Photo: AP)
Gamage has been called up to in place of Rangana Herath, which sort of comes as a surprise, considering Sri Lanka’s fondness of playing spin in their own conditions. (Photo: AP)
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Chameera last played a Test match back in December last year in New Zealand, where he returned with figures of 5/47 but things may be different in Kandy. (Photo: AFP)
Chameera last played a Test match back in December last year in New Zealand, where he returned with figures of 5/47 but things may be different in Kandy. (Photo: AFP)
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Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Gamage have been drafted in to the Lankan side for the third and final Test of the series in Pallekele, Kandy. (Photo: AFP)
Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Gamage have been drafted in to the Lankan side for the third and final Test of the series in Pallekele, Kandy. (Photo: AFP)
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Chameera will replace the injured Nuwan Pradeep, who pulled his hamstring during the second Test in Colombo. (Photo: AFP)
Chameera will replace the injured Nuwan Pradeep, who pulled his hamstring during the second Test in Colombo. (Photo: AFP)
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After being outplayed for the first two Tests, Sri Lanka has finally decided to bolster their side with fast bowlers. (Photo: AP)
After being outplayed for the first two Tests, Sri Lanka has finally decided to bolster their side with fast bowlers. (Photo: AP)

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