Visakhapatnam: In a big relief for Sri
Lanka, team's star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has recovered
from cramps and is available for selection for the series-
deciding third ODI against India, here on Sunday.
Matthews, who suffered from cramps during his unbeaten
century knock in the second ODI at Mohali on December 13,
bowled and batted as the Sri Lanka cricket team hit the ground
running by taking part in a training session today.
Mathews had a couple of batting stints and also bowled
some overs in between.
Team manager Asanka Gurusinha said Matthews is fit and
will be available for the series decider.
"Angelo Mathews is fit. He suffered from cramps at the
end of the last game. However, he has recovered. He bowled as
well as batted in the nets today. All our 15 members are fit
and available for selection," Gurusinha said.
The islanders had a training session that lasted a little
over three hours. The batsmen and bowlers went through their
usual drills under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff led
by Nic Pothas.
Meanwhile, the Indian team called off their optional
training session scheduled for later in the day.
The series is locked at 1-all after India bounced back
strongly, riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's splendid double
century to post a big win at Mohali.
Earlier, Sri Lanka had surprised the host in the first
one-day international at Dharamsala on December 10. PTI
