Sri Lankan selectors have recently announced the 15-member
Sanath Jayasuriya and Ajantha Mendis have been excluded from the squad, though for different reasons. Chief selector of Sri Lanka Cricket, Aravinda de Silva, has revealed that the veteran batsman was dropped due to his poor form over the last one year, while Mendis lost his place due to ‘tactical’ reason which de Silva did not want to reveal to the media.
There are three spinners in the squad in Muralitharan, Suraj Randiv and Rangana Herath. Herath last represented
There are two all rounders in Angelo Mathews and Farveez Maharoof. Pacer all rounder Maharoof has come back after recovering from his long-term injury.
The batting line up is strong enough to provide a tough competition to
Here is the
Sri Lanka Squad
Kumar Sangakkara (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Muttiah Muralitharan, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Mathews, Chamara Kapugedara, Thilan Samaraweera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Farveez Maharoof, Lasith Malinga, Chanaka Welegedara, Thilina Kandamby, Suraj Randiv, Rangana Herath
Two young players Dinesh Chandimal and Jeevan Mendis who looked impressive in
Thanks to Aravinda for dropping Jayasuriya.
ReplyDeleteSrilankan team is realy a strong contender for the asia cup, but according to me asia cup should have been held little earlier to forth coming rainy season as there might be some obvious chances of matches getting affected due to unpredictable rain and this will collectively mar the interest of the cricketfans in the tournament as the result of most of the matches may be based on duckworth lewis rule as has already been witnessed in several previous tournaments that held in srilanka.
ReplyDeleteI think it's time to say goodbye to cricket Mr.Jayasuriya. Please let our youngsters to prove their skills. ENTHUSIAST
ReplyDeleteThanks Atavinda Dropping sanath. sanath time is over, he is not up to the mark in all department at the international level. team is doing well without sanath. hopefully political not play big part bringing back sanath. i should tell political people dosen't wants to play they have a other things to do.
ReplyDeletethank you mr. Aravinda de silva for dropping jayasuriya
ReplyDeleteStay out of international cricket ; Sanath at 41, you should be planning on having grandchildren ; do not ruin SL cricket by selfishly hanging on. Regain the respect that you have totally lost.
ReplyDeleteCommon Sanath....You can do it...i like to hear soon "jayasuriya is back"i am sure master blaster come back cricket...you are important player of srilanka cricket team and you are key player.
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Mr. Aravinda De Silva.... Thanks for not selecting Sanath Jasuriya. Its a great decision.... Let him understand that he must retire now.. There are many youngsters who play well. Well done. Wish the new selecting Committee all the very Best.....
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