Sri Lanka recall Dimuth Karunaratne for Afghanistan ODIs

Previous Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has procured a review to the 50-over crew for the impending series against Afghanistan at home. Karunaratne, who drove Sri Lanka in the past ODI World Cup in 2019, hasn't played the configuration in more than two years, with his latest appearance coming in Walk 2021.

His consideration currently shows that he could be in Sri Lanka's arrangements for the impending Scene Cup. Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera, who has had a long physical issue cutback and hasn't played for Sri Lanka in 2023, likewise gets back in the saddle subsequent to being named in the 16-man crew.

Dushan Hemantha is the main new face in the crew as the 29-year-old uncapped player tracks down a spot after great as of late in Rundown A cricket. From the crew that played in New Zealand recently, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan and Dilshan Madushanka have been forgotten about.

IPL winning team of Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana will likewise be pushed right into it immediately in public tones. SLC affirmed that Kusal Perera wasn't considered for determination after he supported a hamstring injury in New Zealand. Wanindu Hasaranga is presently going through recovery for a foot injury and will play the series provided that he recaptures full wellness. The short three-match series starts on June second in Hambantota.

Squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana