Sri Lanka Calls Up Nishan Peiris for 2nd Test

Sri Lanka has made two changes to their squad ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, with the uncapped off-spinner Nishan Peiris replacing the injured Vishwa Fernando, who suffered tightness in his right hamstring during practice. Peiris, who has taken 172 wickets in 41 first-class matches, is set to make his Test debut following impressive performances in domestic cricket. Ramesh Mendis has also been dropped due to his poor form, allowing Peiris to bolster Sri Lanka's spin attack. Despite the changes, Sri Lanka aims to build on their 63-run victory in the first Test, where they showcased a strong performance. New Zealand is also considering changes to their lineup, possibly bringing in Michael Bracewell for Mitchell Santner. The second Test is scheduled to start on September 26 in Galle.