The newly appointed selectors of Sri Lanka Cricket, headed by the legendary Aravinda de Silva have announced a well-received move to keep the players selected to the pool for the WT20, ‘in-touch’ and ‘game-ready’ in the event they are required as replacements in the ICC WT20.
The pool of players from whom the final squad was picked, will be called on as replacements during the ICC WT20 currently underway in India.
Chairman of Selectors Mr. Aravinda de Silva said “Since the boys here are playing 4 day cricket at the moment, we felt that a few T20 matches would help keep them in touch and ready to step up to the plate immediately when their services are required” he further reiterated that “the basic idea is to be prepared”
The two teams captained by Upul Tharanga and Ashan Priyanjan will include the following players, and the practice matches will be worked out under lights on the 18th and on the 22nd of March at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Kettharama.
Ajantha Mendis
Alankara Asanka
Angelo Perera
Asela Gunarathna
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Charith Jayanpathi
Chathuranga De Silva
Dananjaya Silva
Dhanushka Gunathilaka
Dilruwan Perera
Dilshan Munaweera
Irosh Samarasooriya
Isuru Udana
Jeffrey Vandasy
Kasun Rajitha
Kithruwan Vithanage
Lakshan Sandaken
Lahiru Gamage
Lahiru Madushanka
Mahela Udawatta
Niroshan Dickwella
Nisala Tharaka
Farveez Maharoof
Prabath Jayasooriya
Ramith Rambukwella
Sachith Pathirana
Seekuge Prasanna
Shalika Karunanayaka
Shaminda Eranga
Thilina Thushara
Vishwa Fernando
