During the last game regular skipper Angelo Mathews was injured and the repercussions were more than evident. At the same time it was Mathews who described Thisara Perera as a ‘full package’, was out of the equation by the fifth ODI. We learn that the inclusion of Upul Tharanga for the final game is part of the short term strategy of chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya. “This is why we believe that Upul Tharanga was brought in and left out, his experience is needed to strengthen our efforts now that he is back in the saddle. Going out along with Thisara Perera for today’s game will be Sandakan along with injured Mathews.

Source: Sunday Times September 04, 2016 04:18 UTC