“Match fitness is what he’s lacking now – his physical fitness is superb”
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Veteran pace bowler Lasith Malinga found a spot in Sri Lanka’s squad for the Champions Trophy in England in June.
Dickwella’s injury may take a few weeks to heal
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Sri Lanka will be without wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella for the rest of the ongoing ODI series against Bangladesh as he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left hand.
Gunaratne has been in outstanding form as of late
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Sri Lanka have called up all-rounder Asela Gunaratne and opening batsman Niroshan Dickwella for the two-Test series against Bangladesh this month.
Malinga has not played any international cricket since February last year
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Veteran Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has been picked for his side’s three-match Twenty20 series against Australia, which begins on February 17 in Melbourne.
Tharanga will replace Mathews as captain for the ODI series against South Africa
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Upul Tharanga has been named as Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain for the upcoming five-match ODI series against South Africa.
Mathews sustained an injury in the second Twenty20 International on Sunday
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, pace bowler Nuwan Pradeep and batsman Danushka Gunathilaka will all be heading back home from the ongoing tour of South Africa due to injuries.
