Angelo Mathews named Sri Lanka skipper

Angelo Mathews will return as Sri Lanka skipper for the Champions Trophy after missing the ODI series against South Africa, the tour of Australia and the home series against Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 15-member squad led by Mathews, who cut short his tour of South Africa after twisting his ankle in January.

“I am 100 per cent fit and I also hope to be able to bowl,” said the all-rounder who will turn 30 on June 2, a day after the tournament begins.

He said he was “very happy” with the squad chosen for the tournament and hopeful of making a good impression.

“I have got the best squad.” he said. “We can do well with this team. I am very happy. I have a lot of confidence.

“We have an opportunity to bring an ICC trophy to Sri Lanka.” Chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said Lasith Malinga was also being inducted into the squad after nearly two years and was fully fit to play in England.

Fast bowlers Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne and all-rounder Corey Anderson returned to the New Zealand squad for June’s Champions Trophy after proving their fitness during the Indian Premier League, the country’s cricket board said on Monday.

McClenaghan and Milne last featured in the 50-over format for New Zealand in early 2016 and missed a majority of last year’s fixtures through injuries. Anderson has had persistent back problems and missed the Black Caps’ recent ODI series against Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa.

All three players have played for their respective franchises in this year’s IPL. “It’s been good to see all three back and bowling; together they add a lot of experience to our squad,”

New Zealand coach

Mike Hesson said.