Colombo:Sri Lanka experienced bowler Lasith Malinga will lead for the India tour where they play three-match T20 series while all-rounder Angelo Mathews is also part of the 16-member squad.The first T20 series will be played on January 5 in Guwahati while second on January 7 at Indore and the finals will be held at Pune on January 10.
Following injury, the all-rounder has reamined out of action and is now back in the team after a long gap of 16 months.Speedster Nuwan Pradeep who was earlier part of the squad has been replaced by seamer Kasun Rajitha.
Squad:
Lasith Malinga (captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Isuru Udana, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Oshada Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Kusal Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan and Kasun Rajitha.(UNI)
