SL, SAF and Zim announce squads

Tall right-handed paceman Dilhara Fernando, after having rehabbed for the frequent back problems that tortured his career, has earned a recall into the Sri Lankan side for next month's ICC Champions Trophy in England. He replaces Thilina Kandamby from the squad that played in the Asia Cup.

South Africa have named uncapped batsman JP Dumminy in their 14-member squad for the tournament. Apart from his inclusion, the only surprise is that of veteran seam bowler Alan Dawson's return to recognition at the international scene.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe still plagued by the crisis that hit a few months back as a result of Heath Streak's removal from the helm of affairs, have named the same inexperienced squad for the tournament, that was mauled at the hands of Sri Lanka and Australia at home. Tatenda Taibu, by far the most talented of all the youngsters thrust into the limelight, retains the captaincy.

Sri Lanka squad:
Marvan Atapattu (captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando, Saman Jayantha, Avishka Gunawardene, Upul Chandana.

South Africa squad:
Graeme Smith (captain), Mark Boucher, Nicky Boje, Alan Dawson, JP Duminy, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, Lance Klusener, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini, Robin Peterson, Shaun Pollock, Jacques Rudolph, Martin van Jaarsveld.

Zimbabwe squad:
Tatenda Taibu (captain), Brendan Taylor, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Mark Vermeulen, Dion Ebrahim, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Alester Maregwede, Mluleki Nkala, Elton Chigumbura, Tawanda Mupariwa, Edward Rainsford, Prosper Utseya, Tinashe Panyangara, Douglas Hondo.

Posted by Sudeep