da fazobetai： Thilan Samaraweera’s impressive performance in the recently concludedPakistan A series failed to earn him a place in the senior side, but thatdoes not mean the selectors have forgotten him completely
da fezbet： Rex Clemenetine10-Jul-2001Thilan Samaraweera’s impressive performance in the recently concludedPakistan A series failed to earn him a place in the senior side, but thatdoes not mean the selectors have forgotten him completely. The 24-year-oldall-rounder has been appointed as the captain to lead Sri Lanka A in the twopractice matches against India and New Zealand on July 16th and 18th at NCCGrounds in Colombo.Upul Chandana, who has been out of the side due to injury for nearly sevenmonths, gets his first chance at the international level after the mishap inSouth Africa. Another player who gets a break is the promising 20-year-oldfast bowler Prabath Nissanka, who has been plagued by injuries since theUnder 19 World Cup 18-months ago.Indika de Saram and T.M. Dilshan, both dropped from the national squad, getanother chance to impress the selectors. Chamara Silva, recalled to thenational side, is also set to play in both games.The full teams:Sri Lanka A which will play New Zealand.1. Thilan Samaraweeracaptain2. Upeka Fernando3. T.M. Dilshan (WK)4. Michael Vandort5. Shantha Kalavitigoda6. Chamara Silva7. Muthumudalige Pushpakumara8. Upul Chandana9. Charith Fernando10. Kaushalya Weerarathne11. Omesh WijesiriwardeneSri Lanka A which will play India.1. Thilan Samaraweeracaptain2. Upeka Fernando3. T.M. Dilshan (WK)4. Michael Vandort5. Indika de Saram6. Chamara Silva7. Muthumudalige Pushpakumara8. Upul Chandana9. Gayan Wijekoon10. Dinusha Fernando11. Prabath Nissanka
