Sri Lanka have taken the tough decision to drop skipper Dinesh Chandimal from today’s semi-final clash of the World T-20 against West Indies, sources in Dhaka told The Island.
The Sri Lankans had taken the decision after much deliberation and Lasith Malinga, who captained the must win game against New Zealand will lead the side once again and possibly in the final if Sri Lanka go through.
The International Cricket Council had suspended Chandimal from the game against New Zealand on Monday for a repeated slow over rate offence in the previous game against England. Malinga, the vice-captain of the side led the side in his absence and was well supported by the senior players.
Chandimal’s indifferent form also hadn’t helped him in regaining his place.
Sri Lanka are likely to strengthen the spin department by bringing in leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna. Thisara Perera is likely to miss out today’s semi-final clash although dropping Lahiru Thirimanne looks the safer option.
