Sri Lanka included
Wanindu Hasaranga and
Maheesh Theekshana
, recently back from playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), in their side for the first Twenty20 against Australia on Tuesday as they look to test the visitors with spin.
Batters
Pathum Nissanka and
Kusal Mendis were also named in the Dasun Shanaka-led team to face the world champions in Colombo in the first game of the three-match series.
Among the notable omissions was young quick
Matheesha Pathirana
, who caught the eye playing for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Australia announced their team on Monday, sticking with the three-pronged pace attack that led them to the World Cup last year. Kane Richardson was chosen alongside
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood with Ashton Agar selected as the sole spinner.
Sri Lanka suffered a 1-4 series loss to Australia earlier this year.
Teams:Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne,
Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), David Warner,
Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell,
Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood
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