Banned Sachithra Senanayake Named in Sri Lanka's Provisional World Cup Squad
Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake is currently serving a suspension after his bowling action was deemed illegal. He has undergone remedial work and is awaiting results of another test which will determine if he can be allowed to bowl again in international games.
Suspended off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been included in Sri Lanka's provisional 30-man squad for next year's World Cup.
Senanayake is currently serving a suspension after his bowling action was deemed illegal. He has undergone remedial work and is awaiting results of another test which will determine if he can be allowed to bowl again in international games. (Sangakkara Stars in Sri Lanka's Win Over England)
Selectors announced Sunday that they are also including uncapped bowler Lakshan Sandaken in the squad and recalling all-rounder Farveez Maharoof after almost three years.
The World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand next February. (Ryder Fails to Make New Zealand's 30-Man World Cup Squad)
Sri Lanka's 30-man provisional squad is listed below:
Angelo Mathews, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga, Dimuth Karunaratne, Ashan Priyanjan, Kithuruwan Vithanage, Kumar Sangakkara, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Perera, Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Ajantha Mendis, Sachithra Senanayake, Jeevan Mendis, Ramith Rambukwella, Tharindu Kaushal, Lakshan Sandakan, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Dhammika Prasad, Shaminda Eranga, Thisara Perera, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Gamage