Mathews unlikely for South Africa clash

But he played a magnificient knock of 95 runs in 106 deliveries on his return against Australia in the warm-up match

Vice –Captain Upul Tharanga will led the Asian giants in Mathews’ absences.

Mathews had a short stint in the IPL 2017 as he played 3 games and 32 runs for the Delhi Daredevils.

The star all-rounder has not featured in ODI’s since January after Hamstring complaints.

Sri Lanka are scheduled to play South Africa in their opening game on June 3. (Photo: AFP)

Skipper Angelo Mathews is unlikely to feature in Sri Lanka’s opening encounter due to calf injury. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka have received a massive blow just before the beginning of the Champions Trophy (Photo: AFP)