Top-order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa will not play in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after he asked to be excused from the tour in order to play in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, Timesonline learns authoritatively.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has consented to release him on his request. The left-hander had already travelled to Kandy ahead of Friday’s opener against Afghanistan.
The Board confirmed to having excused him from the squad but said it will not issue a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) for him to play in the Abu Dhabi League.
“This is the kind of commitment these cricketers have for the country,” an SLC official said. Nuwanindu Fernando will replace him in the side.
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
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