Bipin Dani
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) national selectors are awaiting an invitation to select red and white ball teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand where two Test matches and three ODIs and three T-20I are to be played.
"We have not yet sent them the invitation to meet and select the team", one of the sources confirmed.
"Hopefully, the squad will be selected after the completion of the 2nd unofficial 4-day Test against the visiting England Lions", the source added.
"We are awaiting the sports ministry's advice on the selection committee. If no change in the committee is notified the same selectors will be sent the invitation by the SLC to pick the players. Even if the selectors are changed at a later date, they (new selectors) will have the liberty to make the changes", the source also clarified.
The SLC has, however, applied for the visas of the players who are cetaintities, it is learnt.
Romesh Kaluwitharana will be the selector on tour. "Hemantha Wickramratne toured with the Asia Cup team in the UAE and India. Will have decided to send Kalu", the source added.
All three selectors will watch the respective matches in Galle (2nd unofficial Test, Hambantota and Colombo (National Super League).
The players are scheduled to have training from February 17 and as first reported, it will be held at Radella Cricket Ground.
