T20 World Cup: Nissanka, Sandakan among 5 players added to Sri Lanka's original squad
India Today
T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka and Lakshan Sandakan were among the 5 new players who were added to Sri Lanka's squad. The former champions will begin their campaign in the qualifying stage in Oman from October 18.
Sri Lanka on Friday added 5 more players to their squad for the T20 World Cup, which will be played in Oman and the UAE from October 17. Pathum Nissanka, Minod Bhanuka, Ashen Bandara, Lakshan Sandakan and Ramesh Mendis were added to the squad while Lahiru Madushanaka, who was part of the original squad will not travel with the team due to injury concerns.
Teams are allowed to make changes to their T20 World Cup squad before October 10. The Sri Lanka Cricket said the Minister of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa has ratified the inclusion of the additional players.