ISLAMABAD – Lasith Malinga has been appointed captain of Sri Lanka’s ODIand T20I sides for the tour of New Zealand, with Niroshan Dickwella set toserve as vice-captain.

Angelo Mathews also returns to both squads after being dropped againstEngland for fitness issues.

Malinga’s appointment comes after Dinesh Chandimal served as ODI skipper inthe 3-1 loss to England, while Thisara Perera took the reigns as T20captain. Chandimal’s appointment came on the back of Mathews’ dismissalfrom the captaincy. Chandimal and Perera remain in both sides but withoutany leadership credentials to their name. (ICC)