Sri Lanka have introduced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI sequence towards Bangladesh, beginning July 2. Star pacer Dilshan Madushanka made his return to the squad after an harm break.
Sri Lanka have introduced their 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI sequence towards Bangladesh. Left-arm quick bowler Dilshan Madushanka will likely be making a return after recovering from harm. Notably, Madushanka changed Lahiru Kumara within the squad, who’s now sidelined with an harm.
All-rounder Milan Rathnayake has additionally made it to the squad. He has featured in 5 Check matches for Sri Lanka however is but to make his debut in limited-overs cricket. Nonetheless, he’s at present nursing a facet pressure that dominated him out of the continuing second Check towards Bangladesh. Nonetheless, the workforce administration expects him to be accessible by the point the ODI sequence begins on July 2.
Additionally making a comeback is wicketkeeper-batter Sadeera Samarawickrama. The precise-hander final represented Sri Lanka in November 2024 however was dropped following a dip in type. He replaces Nuwanidu Fernando within the squad and will likely be aiming to cement his place with a powerful displaying towards Bangladesh.
Seamer Eshan Malinga retained his spot after impressing through the 2025 IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad. He’s joined by fellow fast Asitha Fernando, rounding out a tempo assault that mixes youth and expertise.
The spin division is led by Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, with legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay and left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage including additional depth. Sri Lanka’s high order will likely be spearheaded by the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Nishan Madushka, who’re all a part of a squad that blends expertise with rising expertise.
In the meantime, the primary two ODIs will happen in Colombo on July 2 and July 5, earlier than the sequence concludes in Pallekele on July 8. A 3-match T20I sequence will comply with, beginning July 10 in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka’s ODI Squad:
Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga