Dilshan to skipper Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	AD Mathews, TM Dilshan
Event:	Zimbabwe Tri-Series 2010

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DateLine: 20th May 2010

 

Tillkaratne Dilshan has being named as the Lankan skipper for the tri-series in Zimbabwe. This decision comes after the selectors decided to rest several senior players.

 

Regular skipper Kumar Sangakkara, vice-captain Muttiah Muralitharan, former captain Mahela Jayawardene and fast bowler Lasith Malinga were all rested for the three-nation tournament.

 

All-rounder Angelo Mathews, 22, has been appointed as Dilshan's deputy as Sri Lanka seek to trial young players ahead of the 2011 World Cup. India will also take part in the tri-series.

 

Squad : Tillakaratne Dilshan (Capt), Angelo Mathews (Vice-Captain), Upul Tharanga, Thilan Samaraweera, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Chamara Kapugedera, Suraj Randiv, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Ajantha Mendis, Jeewan Mendis, Dilhara Fernando, Chamara Silva, Thisera Perera