Sri Lanka bat first against West Indies in opening Test match

Galle: 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.

Marlon Samuels was recalled, replacing opener Rajendra Chandrika.