Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Five players released from team bio-bubble

By Bipin Dani

Sri Lanka team management has decided to release five players including regular captain Dimuth Karunaratne and under-performing batsman Kusal Mendis from the present squad of 22 players, ahead of the second Test against England.

Following a discussion last morning, the team management decided to also release Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Kumara and Nuwan Pradeep.

Sri Lanka is scheduled to play the second Test against England at the same venue starting on Friday. It was left to Head Coach Mickey Arthur to convey the news to the outgoing players, it is learnt.

The meeting was also attended by stand-in captain Dinesh Chandimal and Karunaratne.

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