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Mahela Jayawardene Opts Out of Third ODI Against England
Mahela Jayawardene, who pulled out due to personal reasons, scored consecutive half-centuries to give Sri Lanka a 2-0 lead in the seven-match series.
File Photo: Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene during a training session.© AFP
Colombo:
Sri Lanka Cricket says batsman Mahela Jayawardene has pulled out of the third limited-overs international against England for personal reasons.
The Sri Lankan board on Tuesday said in a statement that Ashan Priyanjan has been added to the squad for the match to be played on Wednesday in Hambantota.
Jayawardene scored consecutive half-centuries in the first two matches, which Sri Lanka won to lead the seven-match series 2-0.
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