Sri Lanka prepare for New Zealand challenge with unchanged T20I squad
Sri Lanka have named a strong 16-member squad led by Charith Asalanka for a six-match white-ball series involving three T20Is followed by three ODIs, against New Zealand.
New Zealand leg-spinner Todd Astle will miss the second Test against England due to a side strain, team officials said today, with Ish Sodhi called in as a like-for-like replacement.
Astle took three for 39 in the first Test and coach Mike Hesson said the timing of the injury was unfortunate.
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“Through some incredibly hard work, Todd’s already overcome some injuries this summer, so for this to happen now is a cruel blow,” Hesson said.
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Sodhi comes into the Test side after taking a career-best 12 for 62 for Northern Districts this week in the domestic competition.
New Zealand won the first Test in Auckland by an innings and 49 runs.
The second and final Test begins in Christchurch on Friday.
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