Shock in Colombo: Sri Lanka Drop Test Captain de Silva

News Desk 

Colombo: Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.

De Silva, who was recalled for a three-match T20 series against Pakistan last month after an 18-month absence, played the opening game against England in the ongoing series.

However, he was dropped for the second T20, with the final match scheduled for Tuesday.

Since his return, de Silva has scored just 43 runs in three innings and taken one wicket with his off-spin. In the recent match against England at Pallekele, he managed 11 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed by Adil Rashid.

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Seam bowler Eshan Malinga has been included in the squad despite suffering a shoulder injury against England on Sunday.

Sri Lanka, co-hosting the T20 World Cup with India, begin their campaign against Ireland in Colombo on Sunday. They will also face Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe in Group B, with the top two teams advancing to the Super 8 stage.

Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad:

Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.