Sri Lanka face batting crisis ahead of second Test after Galle defeat

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Sri Lanka are set to be severely depleted in their batting lineup for the second Test following their loss in Galle. Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis and experienced batter Dinesh Chandimal have been ruled out of the match. Opener Pathum Nissanka is also considered unlikely to feature, further deepening the batting concerns. The absence of three first-choice batters poses a significant selection challenge for the Sri Lankan team management. Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back in the series despite these injury setbacks.

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