Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the two test series against Bangladesh when the tour starts on 7 March.

Seven batsmen, four fast bowlers and four spin bowlers have been enlisted to the team, says a press release.

Making his debut to the national team is left-arm orthodox spinner Malinda Pushpakumara who led the Sri Lankan A team to victory with a three wicket win over the England Lions in the 2nd unofficial test match at Dambulla on 27 February.

Squad: Rangana Herath (Captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Niroshan Dickwella, Upul Tharanga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Asela Gunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Pradeep, Vikum Sanjaya Bandara, Dilruwan Perera, Lakshan Sandakan, Malinda Pushpakumara.