COLOMBO (Kashmir English): Sri Lanka has announced the men’s squads for their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes three ODIs and a T20I tri-series also featuring Zimbabwe.
The last time Sri Lanka played Pakistan was in the Asia Cup Super Fours when Pakistan defeating Sri Lanka to reach the final.
Charith Asalanka has been named captain for both formats for Sri Lanka. A major shuffle in the Sri Lankan ODI squad saw Dilshan Madushanka, who was originally named but ruled out owing to a knee injury, replaced by Eshan Malinga.
Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out from the tour as he recovers from an upper respiratory tract infection. Asitha Fernando has been brought in as his replacement, according to Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lanka ODI squad
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.
T20I squad
Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka (VC) Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
The first ODI will be played on November 11, second and third will be played on November 13 and November 15 respectively, followed by the inaugural tri-series on Pakistan soil involving Zimbabwe, commencing on November 17 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The series will serve as a preparatory ground for the next year’s ICC T20 World Cup.
Tri-Series T20I Tournament
17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
