New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced their 16-member squad for the first Test against India that starts from 15 August, with Niroshan Dickwella making a comeback to the side.

Dickwella last played a Test for Sri Lanka in March 2023, against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the side, with Kamindu Mendis as his deputy.

The 33-year-old is set to make his comeback to Test cricket after a three-year absence and is expected to take over wicketkeeping duties following Kusal Mendis' injury.

Dickwella has previously played 57 Tests for Sri Lanka and brings considerable experience behind the stumps and with the bat. Uncapped spinner Keshara Nuwantha has also been named in the squad and could make h...