Former Sri Lankan first-class player Mahesh Kodamullage has impressed on debut for Albury.
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The club's assistant coach played in Saturday's practice match at Lavington Sportsground No.2 Oval.
"He bowled very well, he bowled six overs and went for about 15 runs," coach Luke Styles enthused.
"He'll cause a lot of grief and he's a bit like (last year's Zimbabwean import) Innocent (Kaia), they just bowl on the spot and vary the speed."
Kaia was an opening batsman and leg-spinner, while Kodamullage, nicknamed 'Mash', is an off-spinner.
The practice game wasn't a genuine match with some batsmen batting twice.
However, Styles spoke to Lavington coach Daryl Tuffery after the match and said both clubs had some positives.
"It's good just to get some centre wicket practice in a game, it's always a bit better to play someone else than yourselves," he said.
James McNeil posted 40-odd as he waits for Victorian Premier Cricket to resume from COVID-19, with Albury hoping he will play some games for the club.
Lavington paceman Dave Tassell returned following a knee reconstruction.
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All CAW provincial teams start on Saturday.
Corowa hosts Lavington, North tackles Albury, East Albury faces St Patricks, Raiders meet Tallangatta and Belvoir plays Wodonga.
