Selectors await invitation to pick squads for New Zealand tour

• Published date: 07 February 2023
• Publication title: Daily Mirror

The national cricket selectors are awaiting an invitation from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to select the red and white ball teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand where Sri Lanka will play two Test matches, three ODIs and three T20Is.

'We have not yet sent them the invitation to meet and select the team', one of the sources confirmed.

'We hope to select the players after the completion of the 2nd unofficial 4-day Test against the visiting England Lions', the source added.

SLC is awaiting a directive from the Sports Ministry on making selections for the tour.

'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 an invitation by the SLC to...