SLC confirmed on Thursday that Left-arm fast-bowler Chaminda Bandara has been confirmed as the replacement for the injured fast-bowler Dushmantha Chameera.
Bandara who hails from St. Mary’s College, Kegalle has played 51 first-class matches over a span of 5 years and has taken 141 wickets. He bowled a stunning spell of 9 for 68 in his final first-class game which was played in March against Sri Lanka Army Sports Club. He was the only fast-bowler to feature in the top 15 wicket-takers list in the recently concluded AIA Premier League Tournament 2015/16 with 33 wickets from 9 matches at an average of 26.30.
He is known to be a difficult customer with the new ball and has the ability to swing it both ways. Speaking on his selection, Chairman Selection Committee says; “Bandara has been performing well domestically and he is the best choice available at the time for the English conditions.”
Bandara will leave Sri Lanka together with Kusal Janith Perera, and both players are expected to be available for the 3rd test.
The ICC has also confirmed to Sri Lanka Cricket that fast bowler Shaminda Eranga who was reported for a suspect action during the 2nd Investec Test, can be considered for selection to the 3rd Test at Lord’s on the 9th of June.
Eranga is due to present himself for assessment at Loughborough on the 6th of June, and the ICC has confirmed that “Eranga is permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known”.
