Sri Lanka elected to bat after winning the toss on Wednesday in the first Test against West Indies in Galle.
The hosts named all-rounder Milinda Siriwardana for his Test debut after he scored an unbeaten century against the West Indies in a lead-up tour game.
The West Indies selected Shannon Gabriel in a four-man pace attack, with leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo also chosen.
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Marlon Samuels was recalled, replacing opener Rajendra Chandrika.
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