Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 16-member squad today (04) for the upcoming tri-nation ODI tournament in Pakistan, featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England.
Kusal Mendis has been named captain of the team, and the squad includes several changes.
Dasun Shanaka and Sahan Arachchige have been recalled to the ODI squad after a two-year hiatus, while opening batsman Avishka Fernando has also been brought back. Charith Asalanka, who struggled during the recent England series, has been dropped from the squad; meanwhile, sources from Sri Lanka Cricket indicate that a decision regarding Pathum Nissanka's participation will be made following a fitness test.
During the tour of Pakistan, the Sri Lankan team is scheduled to compete in a three-match T20 series and the tri-nation ODI tournament. The T20 series will be held on October 9, 11, and 13. A tri-nation ODI series is scheduled to take place from October 18 to 27.
Following the conclusion of the ODI tri-nation series, the Sri Lankan team will also play two Test matches against Pakistan as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Sri Lanka Squad
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (Captain), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga.