http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sanath-Teran-Jayasuriya-c88467’s comeback in International cricket confirmed for limited-overs series against England
The Sri Lankan side has recalled Sanath Jayasuriya, the former Test cricketer and opening batsman, in order to avert a collapse in the upcoming limited-overs series against England.
Since the presence of the two top order Lankan batsmen, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warushavithana-Upul-Tharanga-c96261, is doubtful, Jayasuriya is the only suitable substitute.
Team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, is set to play a limited-over series, including one T20 and five ODIs, later this month.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Separamadu-Lasith-Malinga-c89197. The injury-forced exit of the newly appointed skipper, Tillakaratne Dilshan, has added insult to injury.
Moreover, Tharanga is also likely to be ousted as International Cricket Council (http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625) has planned stern action against him for his alleged involvement in doping.
These two players have created a huge vacuum that only Jayasuriya can fill in.
Jayasuriya, who has not yet announced ODI retirement and has been desperately waiting to reemerge at International stage, is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-Muchall-c1499 excited at this comeback call.
He said, “Definitely I want to play for my country. That is why I have not announced retirement from One-day cricket till date. To play for Sri Lanka has always been my priority.”
The 41-year-old, left-handed batsman wrapped up his Test career in 2007 after playing 110 matches and scoring 6973 runs.
However, he still wants to advance his career in the 50-over format. The legendary player has played 444 ODIs so far while his last appearance was on December 27, 2009, against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
Jayasuriya considers himself quite fit and ready to play against the English in their backyard.
He told, “I have been away from the game for eight or nine months hardly. I had played T20 world championship, domestic cricket, trial matches before ODI World Cup and IPL. I was not away from the game. I am fit enough to play international cricket.”
The only T20 of the limited-over series will be played on June 25 while the 1st ODI is set to be held on June 28, 2011.
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