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Sri Lanka omit Jayasuriya, Malinga, Mendis for tri-series

December 30, 2009 12:08 IST
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Sri Lanka have freshened up their one-day international side for next month's tri-series with Bangladesh and India.

Several senior players, including Sanath Jayasuriya, Lasith Malinga, Chamara Kapugedera and Ajantha Mendis, were left out as selectors looked to the future.

Former captain Mahela Jayawardene, spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, all-rounder Angelo Mathews and fast bowler Dilhara Fernando were not available due to injury.

Middle order batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, 20, was picked for the first time while 30-year-old batsman Chamara Silva and leg spinner Malinga Bandara were recalled.

Left-arm fast bowler Thilan Thushara also made a return to the side after a shoulder injury.

All-rounder Muthumudalige Pushpakumara, fast bowler Suranga Lakmal and off spinner Suraj Randiv, all replacements on Sri Lanka's recent tour to India, were retained.

Squad: Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Thilan Samaraweera, Thilina Kandamby, Chamara Silva, Lahiru Thirimanne, Thissara Perera, Muthumudalige Pushpakumara, Malinga Bandara, Suraj Randiv, Thilan Thushara, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Kulasekara, Chanaka Welagedera

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