Madushanka, Wellalage and Arachchige added to SL's WCQ squad as standby options
The three players will link up with the senior squad in Zimbabwe on June 23 Madushka Balasuriya Dilshan Madushanka became the most expensive signing at the inaugural LPL auction • Getty Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage and Sahan Arachchige are set to link up with the senior squad on June 23, after Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the trio would be flown in to Zimbabwe for the World Cup Qualifiers as "standby options". The inclusion of Madushanka, a left-armer able to swing the ball at pace, follows impressive recent outings against South Africa A, where he picked up nine wickets across three 50-over games and then another four in a four-day encounter, and comes on the back of him becoming the most expensive signing at $92,000 at the inaugural LPL auction. It also makes sense considering the fragility of Sri Lanka's seamers. Lahiru Kumara has a recent history of breaking down mid-game, while Dushmantha Chameera's work load is being carefully managed. This leaves...