Cricket: Mendis in reckoning for Pakistan series
Spinner named in Sri Lanka’s 30-man squad.
COLOMBO:
Spinner Ajantha Mendis and fast-bowler Dilhara Fernando have been named in the 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming home series against Pakistan and India.
Mendis and Fernando last played for Sri Lanka on the tour of South Africa last year and the spinner, who suffered a back injury, has not played a competitive match since January.
Another fast-bowler Nuwan Pradeep also returns from injury after he suffered a hamstring tear against the South African Invitation XI in Benoni.
Pakistan are due to arrive in Colombo on May 28 and will play two Twenty20s, five One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Tests. India are expected to play a shorter series, comprising five ODIs and one Twenty20.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 16th, 2012.
Spinner Ajantha Mendis and fast-bowler Dilhara Fernando have been named in the 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming home series against Pakistan and India.
Mendis and Fernando last played for Sri Lanka on the tour of South Africa last year and the spinner, who suffered a back injury, has not played a competitive match since January.
Another fast-bowler Nuwan Pradeep also returns from injury after he suffered a hamstring tear against the South African Invitation XI in Benoni.
Pakistan are due to arrive in Colombo on May 28 and will play two Twenty20s, five One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Tests. India are expected to play a shorter series, comprising five ODIs and one Twenty20.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 16th, 2012.