Sri Lanka drop Angelo Mathews from World Cup Qualifier squad
The remainder of the squad, although, has few surprises. The batting unit largely picks itself, with captain Dasun Shanaka main the likes of Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva and Samarawickrama.
Hemantha earned his maiden cap within the first ODI in opposition to Afghanistan, stepping in for the injured Hasaranga. However, upon Hasaranga’s return to the XI, he didn’t characteristic for the remainder of the collection. His inclusion appears to be based mostly totally on his skill to behave as cowl for Hasaranga, although he has impressed domestically within the latest previous.
Where Sri Lanka’s trump playing cards lie, although, is of their energetic – although fragile – seam division. Dushmantha Chameera, who made a formidable return to motion within the Afghanistan collection after ten months out, heads it, though his workload nonetheless wants managing. The identical goes for Lahiru Kumara, who’s able to specific tempo but in addition, far too usually, of not having the ability to full his spells owing to niggling accidents – most not too long ago within the first ODI in opposition to Afghanistan.
Kasun Rajitha, who rounds out the lot, who, just isn’t specific however will be relied upon for some early swing, and nagging traces and lengths.
Sri Lanka start their qualifying marketing campaign on June 19 in opposition to UAE in Bulawayo, previous to which they’ll play three warm-up video games.
Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (capt), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana