16 September 2011 04:54 am
Sri Lanka made three changes to their line-up for the crucial third test in Colombo, which starts today, as Thilan Samaraweera, Suraj Randiv and Seekuge Prasanna were dropped, with Lahiru Thirimanne, Shaminda Eranga and Rangana Herath brought in.
The inclusion of Thirimanne will see captain Tillakaratne Dilshan bat down the order, while debutant Eranga will be part of the host’s three-pronged pace attack, along with Chanaka Welagedera and Suranga Lakmal.
Australia made one change, with Ricky Ponting returning to the team, at the expense of Usman Khawaja, but will bat at number 4, losing his number three spot to Shaun Marsh.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. (SMD)