Sri Lanka infest ODI squad with young players

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Following the policy of budding youth, Sri Lanka Cricket announced an ODI squad for the oncoming Bangladesh tour inundated with freshers. 

The following 16 member squad was selected for 1st two ODI games for the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka.

Angelo Mathews – Capt

Dinesh Chandimal- V Capt

T M Dilshan – subject to fitness

Kusal Janith

Kumar Sangakkara

Lahiru Thirimanne

Jeevan Mendis

Thisara Perera

Nuwan Kulasekara

Lasith Malinga

Sachithra Senanayaka

Upul Tharanga

Kithruwn Vithanage

Angelo Perera

Shaminda Eranga

Sachithra Pathirana

 

Rangana Herath has been left out in order to afford him a rest. It is stated that T M Dishan will be considered subject to fitness.

As announced previously Mahela Jayawardana was not considered due to injury.

The above has been approved by the Hon.Minister.