The Sri Lanka cricket board on Monday stated that two gamers will return residence from Pakistan and won’t be a part of the upcoming T20 tri-series.In a put up on its official X deal with, Sri Lanka Cricket stated: “Captain Charith Asalanka and quick bowler Asitha Fernando, each affected by sickness, will return residence.”The board added, “The 2 gamers won’t participate within the upcoming tri-series that includes Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe.”Calling the transfer a “precautionary” step, SLC stated the “choice ensures they obtain correct care and ample time to recuperate forward of future assignments.”
Sri Lanka additionally confirmed that “Dasun Shanaka will lead Sri Lanka throughout the tri-series” in Asalanka’s absence.Pavan Rathnayake has been added to the T20I squad as a substitute.It’s price noting that following suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 folks and wounded 27, at the least 8 Sri Lankan gamers had requested to go away Pakistab final week over safety fears however the Sri Lankan board stated its gamers will keep in Pakistan to finish an ODI sequence and a subsequent T20 tri-series.Sri Lanka Cricket had additionally warned of disciplinary motion if any participant tried to go away.Pakistan accomplished a 3-0 ODI sequence sweep over Sri Lanka on Sunday with a six-wicket win within the third match, with 32 balls left.The T20 tri-series between Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe can be performed in Rawalpindi. Pakistan will face Zimbabwe within the opening match on Tuesday.