Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Angelo Mathews has publicly challenged the national selectors regarding the omission of opening batsman Lahiru Udara from the Test squad. Mathews argued that the decision is counterproductive, noting that Udara had previously demonstrated his capability by scoring a century against the West Indies. The veteran player expressed concern that dropping Udara after only two poor Test performances undermines the team's stated goal of fostering player confidence. Furthermore, Mathews warned that such inconsistent selection policies could negatively impact the morale of other squad members. The exclusion of Udara arrives at a difficult juncture for the team, as they are already managing fitness issues concerning opening batter Pathum Nissanka, leading to increased scrutiny over the current selection strategy.
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