Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to send three additional players to Australia to remain as backups in the event the national T20I team taking part in the World Cup needs any replacements.

Accordingly, wk/batsman Niroshan Dickwella, fast bowlers Asitha Fernando and Matheesa Pathirana will be sent along with SLC High-Performance Centre Head Tim McCaskill.

The trio left for Australia last night. They will train under the supervision of McCaskill and will be based in Melbourne. They will join the national team if a requirement arises.

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