Kusal Mendis backs Sri Lanka batting line-up ahead of Pakistan Tests

Kusal Mendis said he has no doubt in the batting line-up for Sri Lanka's two-Test series against Pakistan. The first Test begins on November 9 in Rawalpindi, with the second Test scheduled for November 17 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Pakistan added four players, including three uncapped, to their squad and omitted Shan Masood, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. Babar Azam remains captain alongside Mohammad Rizwan. Sri Lanka added Pathum Nissanka and Eshan Malinga to their squad, with Anjala Bandara likely to make his Test debut. Mendis is expected to play as a specialist batter.

Each Test day starts at 9:30 AM local time. Pakistan has won two and lost seven Tests in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, while Sri Lanka has won one, lost two and drawn three Tests in the same period.