Sachithra Senanayake marked a return to competitive cricket by bowling 22 overs over three matches in Sri Lanka's Mercantile Cricket tournament. Bowling with a reworked action, for the first time since being banned in July this year, Senanayake registered with figures of 0 for 35, 2 for 22 and 3 for 16.
Senanayake was given permission to play in the tournament as per the ICC guidelines after taking corrective measures in consultation with experts at the University of Western Australia. He is presently undergoing extensive training with the local coaching staff headed by Sri Lanka Cricket spin bowling coach Piyal Wijetunge.
Senanayake was given permission to play in the tournament as per the ICC guidelines after taking corrective measures in consultation with experts at the University of Western Australia. He is presently undergoing extensive training with the local coaching staff headed by Sri Lanka Cricket spin bowling coach Piyal Wijetunge.