Sri Lanka Announces Squad for New Zealand Series
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has revealed the team lineup for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand. The announcement includes the return of Kusal Perera to the ODI squad after a year-long absence. Mohamed Shiraz, a seamer with an impressive record in List A cricket, has also been added to the ODI squad.
All-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe, along with spinners Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dunith Wellalage, will participate in both the ODI and T20I matches. Star seamers Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara are set to play in the T20I squad only.
Charith Asalanka will captain the team in both formats. The T20I squad remains unchanged from the recent series against the West Indies, which Sri Lanka won 2-1. The T20I series will start on November 9 at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, with the second match on November 10.
The ODI series will begin on November 13 at the same venue, with subsequent matches on November 17 and 19 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka’s T20I Squad
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.
Sri Lanka’s ODI Squad
Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz.
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Sri Lanka Cricket -: Sri Lanka Cricket is the governing body for cricket in Sri Lanka. It is responsible for organizing matches and selecting players for the national team.
Kusal Perera -: Kusal Perera is a famous cricketer from Sri Lanka. He is known for his aggressive batting style and has played many matches for the Sri Lankan national team.
ODI -: ODI stands for One Day International. It is a format of cricket where each team plays 50 overs, and the match usually lasts for about 8 hours.
T20I -: T20I stands for Twenty20 International. It is a shorter format of cricket where each team plays 20 overs, and the match lasts for about 3 hours.
Charith Asalanka -: Charith Asalanka is a cricketer from Sri Lanka. He is a talented player and has been chosen to lead the Sri Lankan team in the upcoming series.
Rangiri Dambulla -: Rangiri Dambulla is a cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. It is one of the venues where international cricket matches are played.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium -: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is another cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. It is known for hosting international cricket matches, including those played by the Sri Lankan national team.
