Malinga names his XI for 1st ODI, Names a surprise inclusion

September 1, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Sri Lankan ace pacer Lasith Malinga named his Sri Lankan XI for the 1st ODI against South Africa which will be held tomorrow.

Speaking to ‘Payback with Lasith Malinga’ talk show powered by Cricwire, Malinga revealed his XI. Pulina Tharanga who had a good outing in the SLC Invitational T20 series has impressed Malinga and Malinga wants him to debut for Sri Lanka tomorrow.

Malinga’s XI for 1st ODI

Avishka Fernando
Minod Banuka
Banuka Rajapaksha
Dhananjaya De Silva
Charith Asalanka
Pulina Tharanga
Dasun Shanaka
Wanindu Hasaranga
Chamika Karunartne
Akila Dhananjaya
Dushmantha Chameera