SLC announce Champions Trophy Squad

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Sri Lanka Cricket announced the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy a short while ago, recalling fast bowler Channaka Welegedera who last featured in an ODI in 2010 against India.

Also included in the squad are Mahela Jayawardene and Rangana Herath, two of the seniors who sat out of the last series against Bangladesh.

The Champions Trophy will begin on June 6, with Sri Lanka playing Group A alongside New Zealand, England and Australia.

Squad:

Angelo Mathews (Capt)
Dinesh Chandimal (Vice Capt)
T M Dilshan
Kusal Janith Perera
Kumar Sangakkara
Mahela Jayawardena
Lahiru Thirimanne
Jeevan Mendis
Thisara Perera
Lasith Malinga
Rangana Herath
Nuwan Kulasekera
Shaminda Eranga
Sachithra Senanayake
Chanaka Welagedera

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Comments - 9

kay parker Thursday, 02 May 2013 09:49 AM

you have forgotten the Ministers son

ANTON Thursday, 02 May 2013 09:50 AM

Good team but the performance of most of the bowlers were very very poor in the IPL.

Jagath Leanage Thursday, 02 May 2013 10:14 AM

Sad to note, young and upcoming Akila Dananjaya not included.

Rohan Thursday, 02 May 2013 10:15 AM

It looks like a well balanced squad for English conditions.

Vaz Thursday, 02 May 2013 10:43 AM

This is wrong. Rambukwella shoul be in this squad.

Truth Hurts Friday, 03 May 2013 12:06 AM

ONCE AGAIN NO TAMIL OR MUSLIM, GREAT!!!

lionheart Friday, 03 May 2013 01:27 AM

Angelo Matthews......

MayIwin Silva Saturday, 04 May 2013 06:32 AM

Yes, to do shopping under this condition in England is fantastic.

Trophy Saturday, 04 May 2013 06:34 AM

Whether you say good or bad the selected team will never be changed or perform well.

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