Friday, May 11, 2007

Sri Lanka drop Atapattu for Pakistan one-day series

Sri Lanka have dropped former captain Marvan Atapattu from their one-day squad for a three-match series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Atapattu, 36, was part of the squad at this year's World Cup in which Sri Lanka lost to defending champions Australia in the final but he did not feature in any of their matches.

Chief selector Ashantha de Mel told reporters Atapattu had been left out to give opportunities to younger players.

Read more,
http://africa.reuters.com/sport/news/usnBAN046704.html
Photo,
http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/image/254173.html

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