Colombo: The Sri-Lankan Sports Ministry on Friday approved the name of Nishantha Ranatunga (brother of former captain Arjuna Ranatunga) as the new manager of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The squad for the up-coming Canada Cup four nation 20-20 tournament has also been announced by the Ministry.

All-rounders Dilhara Lokuhettige and Jeevantha Kulatunga have been included for the 20-20 tournament. The selectors have also elevated Sri Lankan A captain, Thilina Kandamby to the senior squad. However, due to poor performance in the recent matches, middle-order batsman Chamara Silva have been dropped from the side.

The selectors have given rest to its senior players like Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas. The short tour would also witness the come-back of all-rounder Farveez Maharoof.

The four-nation tournament would start from October 10 in Toronto. Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Canada are the other nations to feature in this tournament.