Sri Lanka drop Shanaka for ODIs against Afghanistan
Written by I Dig Sports
Karunaratne, who will likely be his direct replacement, last played for Sri Lanka at the World Cup in October-November. While he doesn't possess Shanaka's ceiling as a power-hitter - attested to by strike rates of 78.43 and 106.20 in ODIs and T20Is respectively - his bowling has proved effective in both white-ball formats.
Both Fernando and Vandersay, however, might have legitimate grievances after being left out. Fernando did not play a single game against Zimbabwe, while Vandersay picked up respectable figures of 2 for 47 in the only game he got to bowl in during that series.
The rest of the squad fills out as expected. Kusal Mendis heads a strong batting unit that includes Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage - Player of the Series against Zimbabwe - opener Daniel and allrounder Sahan Arachchige.
On the bowling front, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana head a spin department that also includes Akila Dananjaya and allrounders Dunith Wellalage and Arachchige. Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan and Karunaratne round out the seam-bowling unit.
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