Sri Lanka Cricket selectors name squad for Afghanistan ODIs Shanaka dropped, Chamika included

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan.

Former captain Dasun Shanaka has been excluded from the squad, likely to be rested for the series, reliable sources told .

All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne, who missed the recent Zimbabwe series, has been included in the squad, enhancing both the batting and bowling line-up.

Except for Dasun's exclusion and Chamika's return, there won't be many major changes in the ODI squad against Afghanistan compared to the squad named for the Zimbabwe series.

The ODI series is scheduled to commence on February 9th in Pallekele.

Shanaka, who ...