But none of that group is likely to cut through with Aussie audiences like Jayasuriya’s namesake - though no relation - the iconic former Sri Lankan opener and skipper Sanath Jayasuriya, appointed the side’s full-time coach in October having taken over on an interim basis in July.

Head was the surprise packet of Australia’s 10-wicket defeat in the Galle series opener in 2022, taking 4-10 as the hosts collapsed for 113 in the second innings. The South Australian had never taken a Test wicket, but finished the innings with better figures from his 2.5 overs than front-line tweakers Nathan Lyon (4-31) and Mitch Swepson (2-34).