Angelo Matthews added to Sri Lanka squad replacing Pathirana. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor)
Sri Lanka’s desperation to be competitive in the World Cup has seen the dramatic inclusion of Angelo Matthews to the squad replacing injured paceman Matheesha Pathirana as a substitute.
The veteran, who has a wonderful record in all formats for a considerable period, was rushed in as a travelling substitute for injured Skipper Dasun Shanaka and Pathirana and any other players in the foreseeable future.
If it was a like for like replacement, Dushmantha Chameera should have got the nod ahead of Matthews similar to Chamika Karunaratne replacing all-rounder Shanaka.
But the Sri Lanka think tank have made a calculated decision and preferred Matthews due to his allround capability and his invaluable experience.
Whether the gamble pays off will reveal itself as their campaign progresses.
But the swansong for Matthews, if it eventuates, is well deserved for his contribution to Sri Lanka cricket.
