In a bid to be fully prepared before Champions trophy, Sri Lanka recalled captain Angelo Mathews (9th May) and Asela (01 May) from IPL, though speedstar Lasith Malinga allowed to play entire IPL.
SLC has conducted a special training program for the team in Kandy, and also appointed legendary Allan Donald as bowling consultant for the tournament.
Malinga and Asela have been the part of Mumbai Indians, while Mathews is playing for Delhi daredevils. Though malinga still remains a pivotal part of Mumbai Indians bowling attack, asela didn’t get a single chance in playing XI. Mathews, on the other hand, was a big flop in few games he played, with both bat and ball.
