Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Has announced its one-day international squad for the upcoming White-Ball Tour ZimbabweAn important stop before his program Men Asia Cup 2025Selection has attracted significant attention, mainly due to specific absence of two major players: in-form all-rounder Vanindu Hasranga And promising young pacer Ishaan MalingaA mixture of squads ready to depart to Zimbabwe, installed names and new faces, works with finding rhythm and harmony in an important range. The two -match ODI series will begin on August 29.
No Vanindu Hasranga in Sri Lankan ODI squad
Hasranga’s absence from the ODI squad can be a direct result of an unfortunate injury, a hamstring tension that he suffered during the third and final ODI BangladeshThis is a significant shock for Sri Lanka, looking at its unprecedented look in the series, where it emerged as a leading wicket -taking with nine scale at an extraordinary average of 11.67. Their contribution with both bat and ball makes him an indispensable part of the balance of the team, capable of turning a match over his head. The selectors have probably chosen a cautious approach, which has given them time to recover, but their fitness is a major concern ahead of the Asia Cup. Their presence in the team will be important for their spin attack, which now depends a lot on others to fill and fill the void left by its major leg-spinner.
Ishaan Malinga’s absence from Zimbabwe Tour
Boycott of young fast-bouler Malinga from ODI squad, despite his IPL experience Sunrisers HyderabadA strategic decision seems to be a strategic decision by Sri Lankan selectors. After a recent performance in the SLC T20 League, it appears that the selectors are choosing to manage their workload and potentially prepare it from the groom, especially for the T20 format. The lesson indicates that Malinga is being seen as a ‘T20 expert’ and ‘important part’ of the team’s plans for the Asia Cup in UAE. This suggests that management is preferring its development for the smallest format, assuming that their skills and speeds are best suited for T20I.
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Sri Lanka ODI Squad for Zimbabwe tour:
Charith Asanka (Captain), Patham Nisanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Saadera Samarvikrama, Nuvanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Zenith Leonage, Pavan Rathnayake, Danith Vellaj, Milan Rathnake, Maheshan, Maheshan Dushmanatha Chanera, Dilshana Chanera.
