Kusal Janith Perera

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: By springing wholesale surprises in squad selection, Sri Lanka have pressed self-destruct button

With this squad selection, Sri Lanka are destined for disaster at the World Cup. One time champions and two times runners-up, they have pressed the self destruct button. The final nails on their coffin will be delivered in England and Wales.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Lasith Malinga included in Sri Lanka's squad despite losing captaincy; Dinesh Chandimal misses out

Lasith Malinga was replaced as captain by Dimuth Karunaratne, who leads the Test team but hasn't played an ODI since the 2015 World Cup. The surprising move continued the ongoing turmoil in Sri Lankan cricket, which is also being investigated for large-scale corruption by the ICC.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera's 'Superman' effort brings relief to island nation's cricket in troubled times

Kusal Perera's talent was first noticed when the posh Royal College offered him a scholarship when he was 16. From thereon, he went from strength to strength with a fair share of troubles. The wait has been worth.

India vs Sri Lanka: Lasith Malinga absent from visitors' squad for T20I series; Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Thirimanne rested

Veteran speedster Lasith Malinga has not been picked in the Sri Lanka T20 squad for the three- match series against India, starting 20 December.