Malinga omitted in Lanka T2O squad, Lakmal rested

Suranga Lakmal and Lahiru Thirimanne have been also been rested. Vishwa Fernando and Dasun Shanaka have replaced them in the squad.

Lasith Maling has been rested and no reason has been stated for it. Malinga, however, has taken part in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Veteran speedster Lasith Malinga has not been picked in the Sri Lanka T20 squad for the three- match series against India, starting December 20.

The list has been ratified by sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera. The list however says Malinga has been rested without stating any reason for that. Malinga has taken part in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Senior players Suranga Lakmal and Lahiru Thirimanne have been rested. Vishwa Fernando and Dasun Shanaka have replaced them in the squad.

The first match will be played at Cuttack on December 20 followed by matches in Indore and Mumbai on December 22 and 24 respectively.