Unplayable Podcast: SL Test tour preview

On the eve of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka, Australian fast bowlers Peter Siddle and John Hastings, cricket.com.au senior writer Andrew Ramsey preview the opening match in Kandy and the three-Test series.

On this episode:

Siddle and Hastings provide injury updates and when they hope to be back playing.

The team discuss Australia’s first Test XI and identify six key players to watch out for during the series.

Siddle recalls his fondest memories of playing in Sri Lanka, as does Hastings who explains his time in the inaugural – and only – Sri Lanka Premier League.

Ramsey phones in from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium to discuss Australia’s Test XI, the weather and playing conditions and the roles of Bupa Support Staff assistants Stuart Law and Allan Donald and consultant Muthiah Muralidaran.

The team discuss the England-Pakistan second Test and India’s thumping innings victory over the West Indies and the best batsmen in the world.

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