Dhananjaya de Silva (L) and Kusal Mendis (R) of Sri Lanka (Photo: Sameera Peiris/geris Images) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjay de Silva from Dasun Shanaka’s 15-man T20 World Cup squad.De Silva was recalled for the three-match T20 international series against Pakistan early last month after an 18-month absence and played the opening match against England in the ongoing series.But he was dropped for the second T20 while the final match is scheduled for Tuesday.Since his recall, he has scored just 43 runs in three innings, taking one wicket in an off-spin.
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He toiled for 11 off 12 balls against England in Pallekele last week before being dismissed by Adil Rashid.Bowler Eshan Malinga has been named in the squad despite sustaining a shoulder injury against England on Sunday.Sri Lanka are co-hosting the T20 World Cup with India starting on Saturday and will face Ireland in the opening game in Colombo on Sunday.They will also play Australia, Oman and Zimbabwe in Group B, with the top two teams qualifying for the Super 8 stage.Sri Lanka T20 World Cup SquadDasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
