Malinga out of Sri Lanka test squad to play England

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga will miss the three-test series in England which starts next month. Chairman of selectors Duleep Mendis said

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By (Reuters)

Published: Wed 20 Apr 2011, 8:27 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 7:20 AM

Chairman of selectors Duleep Mendis said on Wednesday that the Mumbai Indians paceman was nursing a leg injury and had asked to return home for rehabilitation at the conclusion of the Indian Premier League.

Sri Lanka named four uncapped players in their 16-man test squad on Wednesday — batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne, all-rounder Thisara Perera and fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep.

Mendis said new skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan’s predecessor Kumar Sangakarra would act as unofficial vice-captain.

“In the event Dilshan is unable to captain the side during the tour we have asked Kumar Sangakkara to take over,” said Mendis.

(Reuters)

Published: Wed 20 Apr 2011, 8:27 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 7:20 AM

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