Colombo:Speedster Lasith Malinga has been named as the captain for the T20I series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) have confirmed on Saturday.
The countries cricketing body announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against the Kiwis.
Malinga named skipper for T20I vs New Zealand "The following 15 member Sri Lanka T20 squad was approved by the Minister of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports Honorable Harin Fernando to play the upcoming 03 Match T20I Series vs New Zealand, which starts on September 1, 2019, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium," SLC said in a statement.
Sri Lanka's squad:Lasith Malinga (c), Niroshan Dickwella (vc), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Janith Perera, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanaka.
Earlier this week, New Zealand had also announced their 14-member squad. Tim Southee is set to lead the Kiwis after Kane Williamson was handed rest.
New Zealand's squad: Tim Southee (c), Todd Astle, Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Ross Taylor.
