SLC: Five players released from Sri Lanka Test squad

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the governing body for cricket in Sri Lanka. Originally registered as the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka on June 30, 1975, it was renamed Sri Lanka Cricket in 2003.

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The National Selectors released 05 players from the National Test Squad currently taking part in the ongoing Test Series vs England. 

Accordingly, Dimuth Karunaratne (due to injury), Kusal Mendis, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Kumara, and Nuwan Pradeep will head home tonight (19th January 2021).  

The released players will return to training at the High-Performance Center in Colombo.

Whilst in the absence of Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal will continue to Captain the team in the 2nd test match, as well. 

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