Chief Selector Upul Tharanga stated that Kusal Mendis will only play as a wicketkeeper-batter in the New Zealand series, as Dinesh Chandimal is unable to keep due to a back issue he developed during the England tour
Speaking to Newswire, he also mentioned that if Mendis plays, he will bat at No. 7 as the wicketkeeper-batter.
“We have an issue with Chandimal being unable to keep, so we are considering either Sadeera or Kusal at No. 7 as the wicketkeeper-batter, if they are selected in the XI,” he said.
Tharanga confirmed that Kamindu Mendis will bat higher up the order in the New Zealand series but did not specify which player will occupy the No. 3 position.
Sri Lanka has also added Oshada Fernando to the squad after his excellent performances against South Africa A.
(Newswire)
