Sports Minister greenlights Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for Afghanistan series

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Colombo, Feb. 8 (Daily Mirror) - Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando has approved the 16-member squad selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee to participate in the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Former captain Dasun Shanaka has been excluded from the squad, while all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne has been included.

The ODI series is scheduled to commence on February 9th in Pallekele.

Shanaka dropped, Chamika included

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DOT Thursday, 08 February 2024 12:12 PM

If ypu give red lights; what will happen ?

Sokrates Thursday, 08 February 2024 02:42 PM

Why can't politicians keep their greasy, corrupt fingers out of sports associations and clubs despite strict warnings from the ICC? The German interior minister, who is also responsible for sport, should try to influence the roster of the national soccer team. That would result in his immediate dismissal.

Danasiri Thursday, 08 February 2024 02:52 PM

Boru Show Artist Chamika is not an all Rounder..! Good for Nothing Cricketer.

We need better fast bowling all rounder like hardik or dube Friday, 09 February 2024 08:00 AM

They always pick chamika a person who can't bat and bowl and just is in the team because attitude status youtube videos or shanaka a person who in recent years can't bat and refuses to bowl even for a over There is many other players that we overlook such janith Liyanage chamika gunasekara We need to look for more options from school or club level

Gonston Thursday, 08 February 2024 05:31 PM

Who cares

Sumo Thursday, 08 February 2024 06:22 PM

If the team fails it will be his fault. He should resign yhen

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