Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have reportedly decided to release 04 key players from the squad ahead of the third and final ODI against New Zealand.
Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando have been released in this manner.
It is said that the decision was made to allow these players sufficient time to recover and prepare for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Udara, and Eshan Malinga have been added to the ODI squad as replacements.
Sri Lanka has already won the series and the third and final ODI is scheduled for Nov. 19th at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
