Veteran speedster lasith Malinga has not been picked in the Sri lanka T20 squad for the three-match series against India, starting December 20.
The list has been ratified by sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera. The list however says Malinga has been rested without stating any reason for that. Malinga has taken part in the Bangladesh Premier league.
Senior players Suranga lakmal and lahiru Thirimanne have been rested. Vishwa Fernando and Dasun Shanaka have replaced them in the squad.
The first match will be played at Cuttack on December 20 followed by matches in Indore and Mumbai on December 22 and 24 respectively.
Mathews fit for decider
Visakhapatnam: In a big relief for Sri lanka, team's star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has recovered from cramps and is available for selection for the series- deciding third ODI against India, here on Sunday.
Matthews, who suffered from cramps during his unbeaten century knock in the second ODI at Mohali on December 13, bowled and batted as the Sri lanka cricket team hit the ground running by taking part in a training session today.
Mathews had a couple of batting stints and also bowled some overs in between. Team manager Asanka Gurusinha said Matthews is fit and will be available for the series decider.