Sri Lanka includes ambidextrous bowler in T20 squad

Sri Lanka has named Kamindu Mendis in its squad for the one-off T20 against England to be played at the Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo.

Published : Oct 22, 2018 17:25 IST

Sri Lanka Board XI's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during the practice match between the Sri Lanka Board XI and England team at the P. Sara Oval Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 5, 2018
Sri Lanka Board XI's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during the practice match between the Sri Lanka Board XI and England team at the P. Sara Oval Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 5, 2018
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Sri Lanka Board XI's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during the practice match between the Sri Lanka Board XI and England team at the P. Sara Oval Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 5, 2018

Sri Lanka on Monday included a 20-year-old ambidextrous bowler in its 15-member squad for the one-off Twenty20 match against England.

Kamindu Mendis, who has played under-19 matches, was brought into the squad led by Thisara Perera for Saturday's match at Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo under lights.

 

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