After an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 242 runs in the first test against Australia, Sri Lanka is hungry to bounce back in Galle and level the two-match series.

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Sri Lanka team manager Mahinda Halangoda confirmed on Wednesday that spinner Ramesh Mendis has been called up for the second final Test match of the series against Australia at the Galle International Stadium.

Australia is set to unveil its fourth debutant in as many Tests with West Australian Cooper Connolly to receive his baggy green this morning in Galle.

The decision comes after Konstas was not considered for selection in the second Test, with the Australian think tank keen on ensuring the 19-year-old gains more first-class experi