{
  "id": 651811,
  "title": "Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad for India Test, Kusal Mendis ruled out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sri-lanka-announce-16-member-squad-for-india-test-kusal-mendis-ruled",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T09:21:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka/sri-lanka-announce-16-member-squad-for-india-test-kusal-mendis-ruled-out/articleshow/133177479.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sri Lanka Cricket has revealed its lineup for the forthcoming Test series against India. Niroshan Dickwella makes his return to the Test squad following injury recovery. Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the team, with Kamindu Mendis serving as vice-captain. The squad boasts three specialist spin bowlers alongside a formidable pace unit. This series forms an essential part of the ICC World Test…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}