Sri Lanka’s mainstay in the fast bowling department Lasith Malinga is in full training prior to the ICC World Cup 2015 now and is ready to take part in the two practice games ahead of the curtain raiser game against New Zealand on February 14 at the Hagley Oval. Besides, skipper Angelo Mathews has recovered from his virus flu and his calf is also feeling better and would be ready for action when training begins. Sri Lanka are down to play warm-up matches against South Africa at the Hagley Oval on February 9 and Zimbabwe on February 11 at the Lincoln Oval. Allrounder Jeevan Mendis who was injured while fielding during one of the ODIs should be fully recovered within the next couple of days while fast bowler Dhammika Prasad is also improving in his condition and is expected to be available and able to bowl within a week. He should be ready to practice when squad training resumes. The other fast bowler Suranga Lakmal who was also injured during the lost series is aiming to be back bowling at full intensity when group practice resumes.
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