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Kusal Mendis confident Sri Lanka can handle Pakistan's pace in Test opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Kusal Mendis confident Sri Lanka can handle Pakistan's pace in Test opener

Summary

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis expresses confidence in his team's batting lineup ahead of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on November 11. Mendis highlights the squad's experience in challenging conditions, especially on pace-friendly wickets. He acknowledges the arduous training and adaptation period following a month-long stay in Pakistan. Mendis, leading the side in Tests for the first time, emphasizes the team's balance and the strength of their bowling attack ahead of the match.

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Key Details

•Test match set for November 11 in Rawalpindi
•Mendis believes experienced players can handle tough conditions
•Sri Lanka trained in Pakistan for over a month
•Mendis' captaincy follows Dhananjaya de Silva's tenure
•Sri Lanka seeks improvement after earlier losses in 2026

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Everyone knows how to play on a green wicket': Kusal Mendis backs Sri Lanka batters to tackle Pakistan's pace challenge

What they're saying

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As the opening Test match looms against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Monday, Sri Lanka's captain Kusal Mendis exudes confidence in his squad's seasoned batting lineup, ready to face tough conditions. After over a month of adjustment and training in Pakistan, Mendis praises the team’s bowling strength and overall balance, while also acknowledging the warm hospitality and security measures from the Pakistan Cricket Board.
— Yahoo Sports

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