Sri Lanka name squad to Zimbabwe
Thursday, April 8 2004
In the effort to build up to the 2007 World Cup, three uncapped players have been called up to Sri Lanka's ODI squad in their forthcoming series against Zimbabwe.
In come left arm spinner Ragana Herath who has played four Tests to date; 19 year old fast bowling all-rounder Farveez Maharoof; and 21 year old batsman Thilina Kandamby who has starred for his country in 'A' team tours.
Dhilhara Fernando also returns to the team after recovering from a back injury. The squad will be captained by Marvan Atapattu - the newly appionted Test captain.
It is expected there will be changes ahead of their two Test series. The first ODI begins on April 20.
Sri Lanka squad:
Marvan Atapattu (capt), Mahela Jayawardene (vice-captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Russel Arnold, Saman Jayantha, Thilina Kandamby, Chaminda Vaas, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando, Nuwan Kulasekera, Farveez Maharoof, Muttiah Muralitharan, Upul Chandana, Rangana Herath
Posted by Craig
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