Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has been disregarded of the 15-member ODI squad for the five-match sequence in opposition to Pakistan, starting October 13 in Dubai.
Reflecting on Malinga’s axing, Sri Lanka Cricket revealed that the pacer has not been thought-about for choice due to his current dip in type and within the context of the nation’s plans for the 2019 World Cup.
It ought to be famous that Malinga has appeared in solely 13 ODIs since his return to worldwide cricket in June this yr.
He, nonetheless, has clearly been a diminished pressure, averaging 62.30 for every of his 10 wickets.
In the meantime, Angelo Mathews was as soon as once more unavailable for choice as a result of an ankle damage, ESPNcricinfo reported.
One other surprising omission within the ODI squad is that of opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka, who averages 42.41 in 12 50-over matches he performed thus far this yr.
Check skipper Dinesh Chandimal and Chamara Kapugedara have been included for sequence in opposition to Pakistan whereas spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has additionally discovered place within the ODI squad after being disregarded since February this yr.
Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera, who couldn’t get a spot within the Check squad for the continued Two-match sequence in opposition to the Sarfraz Ahmed-led facet, has been recalled within the ODI squad.
Sri Lanka squad: Upul Tharanga (capt), Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella,Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana, Chamara Kapugedara, Thisara Perera, Seekuge Prasanna, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Vishwa Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay.
