Arnold Dropped for W.I Tour

Tue, May 27, '03

Russel Arnold has been dropped from Sri Lanka's 15-man squad for their one-day series with the West Indies next month. All-rounder Kaushalya Weeraratne was also left out of the Caribbean tour.

Left-handed batsman Naveed Nawaz and paceman Dinusha Fernando have been called up to the touring squad that will be led by Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lanka's selectors announced on Tuesday.

Atapattu's deputy Mahela Jayawardene, Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, wicketkeeper Romesh Kaluwitharana Tillakaratne Dilshan and Nawaz were selected as batsmen, while uncapped Dinusha Fernando joined Prabath Nissanka and Dharshana Gamage in the pace squad led by Chaminda Vaas.

Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Dharmasena, Kaushal Lokuarachchi and Upul Chandana will strengthen the spin department.

Sri Lanka will play a three match limited-overs series against the West Indies starting June 7 followed by two test matches.

Sri Lanka squad:
Marvan Atapattu (captain)
Mahela Jayawardena
Sanath Jayasuriya
Romesh Kaluwitharana
Kumar Sangakkara
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Chaminda Vaas
Muttiah Muralitharan
Kaushal Lokuarachchi
Kumar Dharmasena
Prabath Nissanka
Upul Chandana
Dharshana Gamage
Naveed Nawaz

* Adapted from wire reports.