Sri Lanka Has named its 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series BangladeshIt is scheduled to begin on 2 July. The first two Odis will be played in Colombo on 2 and 5 July, while the final game will go to Pallekele on 8 July. The series will be followed by a three -match T20I leg, which will begin on 10 July.
Dilshan Madushanka returns to strengthen the pace unit
Fast bowler Dilshan madushanka The ODI has returned to the ODI after disappearance against the February series Australia Due to injury. He replaces Lahiru KumaraWhich has now been sidelined with a fitness concern. The return of Madushaka has a very important balance in the Sri Lankan pace department, which already includes in-form Seemar Ishaan Malinga and Asitha Fernando.
Saadera Samaravikarma remembered after a brief interval
Another notable inclusion is Sadera samaravikramaWhich returns to the national setup after leaving the post after the November 2024 series due to incompatible performances. The wicketkeeper comes in place of the batter Nuvanidu fernando And will see to reconstruct your place in the middle order. Their experience can prove to be important in anchoring the innings and rotating the strike in spin -friendly conditions.
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Balanced squad with a mixture of youth and experience
The team consists of a strong core of top-order batsmen, including Pitham NisankaUninterrupted fernandoAnd Scripture MadushkaWith captain Chirith asankaKamindu Mendis And Genith leanaz Offer mid-order solidity. Milan RatnayakeThose who recently portrayed the first Test in the gale, earned their first OD call-up, but will be closely monitored due to a side strain. He is expected to fit before the series starts.
Sri Lanka’s spin department remains a big force, along with Vanindu Hasranga And Mahesh Thekshana To show the way. Jeffrey Vanders and Dunith Vellege added more depth and variation to spin attacks.
Sri Lanka team for ODI series against Bangladesh: Charith Asanka (C), Patham Nisanka, Avishaka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadera Samarvikrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janeth Linaz, Danith Vellege, Vanindu Hasanga, Mahesh Thashan, Jifri Wondon, Milan, Asitha Fernando, Ishan Malinga
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