Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

Australia has unveiled its squad for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka, commencing on January 29. Steven Smith will lead the 16-member team, stepping in as captain for Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins, the regular skipper, will miss the series to be with his family for the birth of his second child and recover from an ankle injury. Promising all-rounder Cooper Connolly earns his maiden Test call-up, while Nathan McSweeney makes a return.

To tackle the spin-friendly conditions in Galle, left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann joins Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon, forming a formidable spin attack for the series.

Match Details

Australia's tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

• First Test: January 29 - February 2, Galle
• Second Test: February 6 - February 10, Galle

Australia's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka:

Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head (vc), Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster

Probable Playing11

1. Sam Konstas (Opener)
2. Usman Khawaja (Opener)
3. Marnus Labuschagne (Top-order batter)
4. Steve Smith (c) (Top-order batter)
5. Travis Head (vc) (Middle-order batter)
6. Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper-batter)
7. Beau Webster (All-rounder)
8. Nathan Lyon (Lead spinner)
9. Matt Kuhnemann (Spinner)
10. Scott Boland (Fast bowler)
11. Mitchell Starc (Fast bowler)

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