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The 36-year-old Mathews, who lifted the trophy in 2014, will make his sixth T20 World Cup appearance at the biennial tournament, which will be co-hosted by twice champions West Indies and the United States from June 1-29.
Mathews became the first player to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket during the World Cup match against Bangladesh.
'I know Angelo for a long time since 2006. Yeah, I'm better within the rules', quipped Bangladesh Shakib when asked about the controversy.
Young pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been included in Sri Lanka's 15-man squad.
An unhappy Mathews has reportedly written to the SLC administration stating that he is considering retirement.
Malinga derailed England's chase after Angelo Mathews' unbeaten 85 had powered the 1996 champions to what appeared a below-par 232/9.
Both Mathews and Malinga raised their game when the Lankans needed them the most and the shock win over England have given the islanders a lifeline in the race for the semifinals.
The 32-year-old all-rounder made a comeback to the team after a 16-month absence from the shortest form of the game.
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