News APP

NewsApp (Free)

Read news as it happens
Download NewsApp

Available on  gplay

Rediff.com  » Sports » Sri Lanka recall Fernando

Sri Lanka recall Fernando

August 10, 2004 14:26 IST
Get Rediff News in your Inbox:

Sri Lanka recalled paceman Dilhara Fernando to their 14-man squad on Tuesday for the ICC Champions Trophy in England next month.

Fernando, 25, replaces middle-order batsman Thilina Kandamby in the only change to Sri Lanka's victorious Asia Cup squad.

Chairman of selectors Ashantha de Mel believes the addition of a fifth fast bowler will give skipper Marvan Atapattu more options in England.

"Dilhara has been bowling well in the nets ... with Lasith Malinga still inexperienced, Dilhara's inclusion gives the tour selectors a better option," de Mel told reporters.

"We expect the top six batsmen to score the runs which leaves the seventh spot for an all-rounder, either Farveez Maharoof or Upul Chandana."

Fernando, who has appeared in 57 one-day internationals, has been plagued by back injuries since breaking into the Sri Lankan squad four years ago.

Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe (September 14) and hosts England (September 17) in Pool D of the Champions Trophy.

Squad: Marvan Atapattu (captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando, Saman Jayantha, Avishka Gunawardene, Upul Chandana.

Get Rediff News in your Inbox:
Source: REUTERS
© Copyright 2024 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2024

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2024