Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Kusal Perera recovers from Covid, named in SL squad for white-ball sequence

Kusal Perera examined optimistic for COVID-19 this month, however has recovered from the virus and due to this fact, included in Sri Lanka’s white-ball squad for the house sequence vs South Africa. Sri Lanka play South Africa in three one-day internationals and three T20s from September 2 (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSKusal Perera recovered from Covid-19 after testing optimistic on Aug. 16Perera had missed the house limited-overs sequence in opposition to India in July as a result of a shoulder harmDinesh Chandimal and Nuwan Pradeep have additionally been recalled by Sri LankaBatsman Kusal Perera has been named within the Sri Lanka squad for subsequent month’s limited-overs house sequence in opposition to South Africa after recovering from COVID-19, the nation’s cricket board stated on Monday.

Experienced batsman Dinesh Chandimal and veteran quick bowler Nuwan Pradeep have additionally been recalled.Perera examined optimistic for COVID-19 this month, having additionally missed the house limited-overs sequence in opposition to India in July as a result of a shoulder harm.New additions embody leg-spinner Pulina Tharanga and batsman Kamindu Mendis, who each impressed in the course of the home Twenty20 league this month, whereas left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan and seamer Kasun Rajitha have been not noted.Sri Lanka play South Africa in three one-day internationals and three T20s, with the primary ODI in Colombo on Thursday.Sri Lanka squad for the three ODIs and three T20s in opposition to South Africa:Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dhananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Pradeep, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrema, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Pulina Tharanga, Maheesh Theekshana.Click right here for IndiaRight this moment.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.