Madushanka, Wellalage and Arachchige added to SL’s WCQ squad as standby choices

The inclusion of Madushanka, a left-armer capable of swing the ball at tempo, follows spectacular current outings towards South Africa A, the place he picked up 9 wickets throughout three 50-over video games after which one other 4 in a four-day encounter, and comes on the again of him changing into the costliest signing at $92,000 on the inaugural LPL public sale. It additionally is smart contemplating the fragility of Sri Lanka’s seamers. Lahiru Kumara has a current historical past of breaking down mid-game, whereas Dushmantha Chameera’s work load is being fastidiously managed. This leaves simply Kasun Rajitha and the uncooked Matheesha Pathirana as dependable seam-bowling choices.

In Wellalage, in the meantime, Sri Lanka cowl a number of bases, with the Under-19 captain a succesful left-arm spinner – an choice presently lacking within the squad – whereas additionally providing an additional batting choice decrease down the order. He can be one of many higher fielders within the Lankan setup.

As for Arachchige, he was one other that sparked a bidding warfare on the LPL public sale, ultimately being bought for $28,000. It was a formidable charge for a participant that has but to make his debut for the nationwide aspect, however the aggressive 27-year-old is extremely rated, has current performances within the financial institution – three fifties in his final 5 one-dayers, together with two towards South Africa A – and appears on the cusp of creating the step-up to the worldwide stage.

Sri Lanka received their opening recreation within the World Cup Qualifier towards UAE by 175 runs. They subsequent play Oman on June 23 in Bulawayo.