Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave
Former captain Steve Smith will once again lead Australia this month, having been named skipper in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is on paternity leave. Smith will lead Australia in their three-match series against Sri Lanka,
McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence
Nathan McSweeney has been recalled to Australia’s test squad to tour Sri Lanka less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order.
Maxwell misses out in Australia squad for Sri Lanka series
Glenn Maxwell's hopes of reviving his test career may be over after the all-rounder missed out on selection in Australia's much-changed squad for the Sri Lanka tour.
Smith to captain Australia in Sri Lanka Tests
Pat Cummins will miss the tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child, with Steve Smith leading the side in his absence.
AUS vs SL Tests: Australia Announce 16-Man Squad For Sri Lanka Tour
Cricket Australia (CA) has unveiled a 16-player squad for the upcoming two-Test away series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on January 29. This will be Australia's final red-ball series before they go to England to face South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final.
Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming two-Test match series in Sri Lanka, starting on January 29. The 16-member squad includes some fresh faces and notable omissions, with Steven Smith taking over as captain in Pat Cummins' absence.

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