The inform middle order batsman who has made a mark in ODIs for Sri Lanka getting the nod from the national selectors in a last minute frog leap into the 17 man Asia Cup squad is viewed as a booster of Sri Lanka’s cup hopes with also the addition of 24-year old Kamil Mishara who struck a Player of the Match unbeaten 73 versus Zimbabwe in the series clinching third T20 while the return of leg spin wizard from injury a huge morale boost.
Liyanage struck a stunning half century in Sri Lanka’s clean sweeping of Zimbabwe in the 3-match ODI series.
Liyanage’s drafting was announced by Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday by a communique released by its Media Manager. Prasanna Rodrigo.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana. Janith Liyanage.