Malinga included in the squad for the 3rd Test

Right arm Fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been named in the 17 man squad to take on India for the 3rd Test match to be played in the P. Sara stadium. Malinga was rested for the 2nd Test match after complaining of a stiff knee after the conclusion of the 1st Test match in Galle, where he was adjudicated as Man of the Match for his penetrative bowling spells.

Squad:

1.     Kumar Sangakkara                   –        Captain

2.     T.M. Dilshan

3.     Tharanga Paranawithana

4.     Mahela Jayawardana                -        V Captain

5.     Thilan Samaraweera

6.     Angelo Mathews

7.     Thilina Kandamby

8.     Prasanna Jayawardena

9.     Ajantha Mendis

10.   Chanka Welagedara

11.   Suraj Randev

12.   Rangana Hearth

13.   Dhammika Prasad

14.   Dilhara Fernando

15.   Lahiru Thirimanna

16.   Nuwan Pradeep

17.   Lasith Malinga

  • Susith

    In this match Lasith Herath and Kandambi should play. They bring more bowling power.