Team composition in the World Cup 2015 and how it has changed leading into World Cup 2019
A lot has changed since the last edition of the showpiece event.
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7. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s set up has drastically changed with the big three missing for the upcoming World Cup. Since the departure of Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, and Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka have experienced a sharp decline in their cricket. Their 2015 World Cup campaign ended in a dismal manner, losing to South Africa comprehensively in the quarter finals.
They are currently ranked 8th in ICC ODI rankings. In recent times, the Islanders have lost the home series against South Africa and England and had a disastrous Asia Cup where they crashed out without a single win. They have also been changing captains periodically which hasn’t been helping their cause either.
The Lankans need to find an able captain who can inject some energy and inspiration into the side. There is no scarcity of talent, however, there have been fitness issues lingering. However, a side comprising of Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, and Lasith Malinga can never be counted out.
Probable squad for the World Cup: Niroshan Dickwella(wk), Upul Tharanga, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dinesh Chandimal(c), Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Lasith Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Perera.
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