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Get fit or get out! Sri Lanka government warns cricketers to get in shape

<p>The Sri Lankan government warned the national cricket team to get fit in three months or get booted out. The ultimatum came after the squad was found to be unfit for series against Zimbabwe which starts tomorrow</p>

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SL captain Angelo Mathews (left) and pacer Lasith Malinga during a practice session yesterday. Pic/AFP
SL captain Angelo Mathews (left) and pacer Lasith Malinga during a practice session yesterday. Pic/AFP

The Sri Lankan government yesterday warned the national cricket team to get fit in three months or get booted out. The ultimatum came after the squad was found to be unfit for the series against Zimbabwe which starts tomorrow. "No one has a satisfactory level of fitness, but I have made an exception this time," sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera said.

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