18 Sri Lankan players sign central contracts

Colombo: Eighteen Sri Lankan cricketers on Friday signed central contracts for five months till the end of this year but former captain Angelo Matthews was left out.

“18 players signed the National Player Contracts, which came into effect from 01st August 2021. The new contract will be for a 05 month period and will end on the 31st December 2021,” the SLC said in a statement.

Three players — Danushka



Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis — who are currently serving a ban were not considered.

Regarding Matthews, the SLC said, “Angelo Mathews, who was among the players offered a contract was not considered, as he is currently unavailable for selection.

“Isuru Udana has retired from international cricket,” the SLC said.