South paw opener Upul Tharanga was named as the captain by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee for the upcoming 5-match ODI Series against South Africa.
Tharanga's appointment comes in after skipper Angelo Mathews returned to the country owing an injury which he sustained during the second T20 against South Africa.
In addition Mathews has officially requested time off to be with his family from the SLC.
In addition to Mathews Nuwan Pradeep and Dhanushka Gunathilaka have returned to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (24) due to injuries.
As replacement for the injured trio the SLC Selection Committee has named Sandun Weerakkody, Lahiru Madushanka and Chathuranga de Silva.
The ODI matches against South Africa has been schedule as follows: January 28 at Port Elizabeth, February 1 at Durban, February 4 at Johannesburg, February 7 at Cape Town and February 10 at Centurion.
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the U.S government today saying the new tariffs could significantly disrupt the country’s largest export sector and put thousands of jobs at risk.
The Police Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women had arrested a suspect who had allegedly distributed child related pornographic images and videos via social media platforms.
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