Colombo, June 15 -- Sri Lanka on Sunday announced their 18-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home, which will kick start from June 17.

This Test series marks the beginning of Sri Lanka's journey in the new World Test Championship cycle between 2025-2027, as per the ICC official website.

Led by Dhananjaya De Silva, the squad features multiple newcomers, who will be looking to make a mark in familiar playing conditions.

Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Pavan Rathnayake and Isitha Wijesundara are the fresh faces, poised to make their Test debut for The Lions.

Meanwhile, Lahiru Udara and Sonal Dinusha, who made their debuts in Sri Lanka's previous red-ball assignment against Australia, retain their places. ...