Rajapaksa had cited "familial obligations" as a key reason behind his resignation in the first week of January

Kusal Mendis and Jeffrey Vandersay return; Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando among big names to miss out

The decision comes in the wake of Danushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa announcing their retirements recently

The 30-year-old batter hasn't been a regular in the longest format, having played the last of his eight Tests in December 2018

SLC says if the trio ends up with a disciplinary breach within the next two years, the remainder of the suspension would also kick in

Batter cities "familial obligations" in a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket

Gladiators hold the psychological edge having beaten Kings three times this season, including in the first Qualifier

Avishka shares 170 runs with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Dambulla fall short

Attack believed to have taken place on Tuesday night near Sooriyawewa Stadium in Hambantota

SLC confident they can keep the bubble secure with the tournament being staged in different venues unlike last edition

The Sri Lankan spinners combined for all ten wickets in the innings to bowl West Indies out for 253

West Indies end the rain-hit second day on 69 for 1 after bowling Sri Lanka out for 204

Some West Indies batters showed signs that they can handle such conditions in the big first-Test defeat, but they will need plenty of application and determination

Ramesh and Embuldeniya star to leave West Indies at 52 for 6 after Karunaratne, Mathews fifties put SL in command

Cornwall fell on what turned out to be the last ball of the day

The Test series remains unaffected, with the first match starting on Sunday

Head coach rues 'missed opportunities' at the T20 World Cup; reserves special praise for Hasaranga

Imesha Dulani, Sachini Nisansala complete the trio of teenagers in the 17-member squad

He played 12 ODIs and four Tests in an international career spanning 1975-1982

Says his side has the variety and depth to deliver; thinks young Pathum Nissanka can "make this tournament his own"