Sri Lanka name 15-member squad for Champions Trophy

Sri lanka begin their Champions Trophy campaign on June 3 against South Africa.

Chamara Kapugedera, Dinesh Chandimal Angelo Mathews, Thesera Perera, Seekuge Prasanna will form the strong middle-order for the South Asian nation.

Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Nuwan Kulasekara will lead the pace attack

Lakshan Sandakan, left arm chinaman will lead the spin attack.

Upul Tharanga, who led the team in Angelo Mathews absence will be in the mainstay in the top order along with Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Perera

Kusal mendis wicket-keeper is once again trusted to keep the stumps when the Champions Trophy kick starts in June. (AFP)

Angelo Mathews will lead the Sri lankan, who returns after missing South Africa and Bangladesh series side while Upul Tharanga will be his deputy. (AFP)

Lasith Malinga is back after more than a year on the sidelines. The pacer availability was in doubt after history of injuries but the selectors have seemed satisfied with his performance after the comeback. (AFP)

Sri Lanka have announced 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy which is scheduled in June 2017 in England. (AFP)