Avishka dropped after failing fitness test, new 18 member squad

May 9, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Opener Avishka Fernando has been dropped from the 18-man squad named for the Bangladesh series after failing the 2 KM fitness test.

Players have to run the 2km distance within 8 minutes and 35 seconds to pass the fitness test, but Fernando has failed to complete the run within that time.

With Avishka Fernando out from the squad, following is the 18 member squad named for the tour (subject to Sports Minister’s approval)

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