Thursday 1 August 2013

Kulasekara Recalled For South Africa T20s

Nuwan Kulasekara celebrates a wicket against Australia during the Champions Trophy earlier this year

Sri Lanka have recalled experienced fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara for the three-match Twenty20 International series against South Africa.

Kulasekara missed the One-Day International series, which Sri Lanka convincingly won 4-1, due to injury but will be fit in time for tomorrow's first match in Colombo (2nd August).

The remaining matches are on 4th and 6th August in Hambantota.

Mahela Jayawardene and vice-captain Lasith Malinga are included in the squad having been rested for the fifth and final ODI.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have also advised that the opening match in Colombo is sold out, advising spectators to arrive early as there will be tight security around the stadium.

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Lasith Malinga (vice-captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suranga Lakmal, Angelo Mathews, Ajantha Mendis, Jeevan Mendis, Angelo Perera, Kushal Perera, Thisara Perera, Kumar Sangakkara, Sachithra Senanayake, Lahiru Thirimanne