Lanka may get new ODI captain; Mathews, Chandimal in contention

ANI  |  Colombo [Sri Lanka] 

and Chandimal are in the running to be appointed of Sri Lanka's ODI squad, replacing current

The decision was taken in a meeting attended by office bearers,

"During the discussion, the of selectors informed me that they are considering appointing either or Chandimal to fill the role," ESPNcricinfo quoted Thilanga Sumathipala, as saying.

The final call on the captaincy will be announced on January 9, before the islanders depart for the ODI tri-series in

The shift in captaincy comes in less than two months after Perera was named as Sri Lanka's for the ODI and T20I matches against in November 2017, replacing Upul Tharanga.

The change came due to poor performance and whitewash losses under Tharanga's captaincy.

Both Mathews and Chandimal have led the 50-format side in the past.

Mathews had stepped down following the loss against in July last year, while Chandimal, who is currently spearheading the Test team, has not consistently held a place in the playing XI for ODIs.

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First Published: Thu, January 04 2018. 18:10 IST