After the Indian team’s one-sided loss in the three-match Test series at home to New Zealand, the race to reach the finals in the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25 has become very interesting, with Sri Lanka now also having a chance to book a place in the title match. Currently in the points table of the third edition of the WTC, the Australian team is at the first position, the Indian team is at the second position while the Sri Lankan team is currently at the third position. On the one hand, the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia will begin from November 22, while the Sri Lankan team is also scheduled to play a 2-match Test series on the tour of South Africa in late November, which will begin earlier.
Sri Lanka have included Neil McKenzie in their coaching staff
Sri Lanka Cricket has roped in Africa legend Neil McKenzie as part of its coaching staff ahead of the South Africa tour, appointing him as the Sri Lankan team’s consultant coach for 2 matches of the series. This information was given through an official statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket in which their CEO Ashley De Silva said that Neil McKenzie has a better knowledge of the situation in South Africa, making him a part of our coaching staff will also benefit the team as he is there. Able to adapt themselves better according to the conditions. He also has a lot of experience as a batsman and the team players will also benefit from this. Let us tell you that Neil McKenzie has played 58 Test matches for South Africa in which he has scored 3523 runs at an average of 37.39.
This Test series with Sri Lanka is important for the African team
The upcoming 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka is also very important for the South African team in the race to reach the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. While the Sri Lankan team is currently at the third position with a percentage of 55.56 points, the South African team is at the fifth position with a percentage of 52.56 points. The first match of the series will be played from 27 November to 1 December at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, while the second match will be played from 5 to 9 December at St George’s Park in Gakebarha.
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