Malinga to lead Sri Lanka in 4th ODI

Now with 0-3 down even in the ODI series, only a huge upset can save Sri Lanka from another whitewash in the hands of formidable India. (Photo: AP)

The ongoing India series has been nothing short of a nightmare for the hosts. After suffering a 0-3 whitewash in the Test series, Sri Lanka hoped for revival in the shorter format but even that did not happen as they were affected with injuries to their regular players. (Photo: AP)

To add to that ICC slapped regular ODI captain Upul Tharanga with a two-match suspension for slow over rate during the 2nd ODI. (Photo: AP)

Kapugedera was named the stand-in captain for the 3rd and 4th ODI but even he has been ruled out after leading the side in just one game. (Photo: AP)

Tharanga’s replacement, Test captain Dinesh Chandimal suffered a hairline fracture during the same match and was subsequently ruled out of the entire series. (Photo: AP)

“Medical evaluation has ruled out Chamara Kapugedera for the remainder of the series due to a lower back injury. Malinga will Captain the 4th ODI,” announced the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. (Photo: AP)

Veteran fast bowler Lastih Malinga will lead the side in the fourth ODI against India on Thursday at Colombo. (Photo: AP)

Malinga has previously led Sri Lanka in T20s. It was under his captaincy that Sri Lanka lifted the 2014 to T20 World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Stand-in captain Chamara Kapugedera, who hurt his back during the 3rd ODI, has been declared unfit for the fourth match. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka have now been forced to change their captain twice in a span of 6 days. (Photo: AP)