Ahead of Asia Cup 2025Sri Lanka has announced its squad for a one -day series against Zimbabwe. Captain Charith will depart tomorrow for a visit to Zimbabwe, under the leadership of Charith Asanka.
The Lankan side has been the busiest since missing the opportunity to play in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. They are looking to improve their ranking in the T20 format, while they are also a strong opposition. However, the disadvantage of his recent series against Bangladesh has put him in the back leg.
Lankan cricket also contacted the BCCI with a white ball chain proposal after postponing his tour in Bangladesh. However, the BCCI denied such a system.
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Sri Lanka announced tour for ODI series against Zimbabwe
Despite being on the verge of the ACC Asia Cup 2025, SLC has selected a great squad involving all its players for Zimbabwe tour. He has chosen the choice of in-form batsmen like Skipar Charith Asanka and opener Patham Nisanka.
Lanka has decided to leave Vanindu Hasranga against the distant series Zimbabwe Since he is quoted for the Asia Cup. The choice of Mahesh Thekshana, Dunit Vellege, and Jeffrey Vanders is designated as spinners on the side, who can bowl with both new as well as old balls.
Sri Lanka Odi Squad: Charith Asanka (Captain), Patham Nisanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Dunith Vellage, Milan Ratnayake, Mahesh Thekshana, Jeffrey Vanders, Saadera Samarvikrama, Nuvendu Fernando, Kemindu Mendis, Holy, Holiness, Holy Enemy Chamera, and Dilshan Madushaka.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Series Schedule
The Lankan side will travel to Zimbabwe for the two-Match ODI series, which will be in turn after the 3-Match T20I series, the last bilateral T20 series played by Lanka before the start of the Asia Cup 2025.
Schedule:
August 29, Friday 2025 – Zim vs SL, 1 OD, Harare
August 31, Sunday 2025 – Zim vs SL, 2 OD, Harare
3 September, Wednesday 2025 – Zim vs. SL, 1 T20 Eye, Harare
6 September, Saturday 2025 – Zim vs. SL, 2 T20 Eye, Harare
September 7, Sunday 2025 – Zim vsL, 3 T20 Eye, Harare
Former Pakistan cricketer named ‘Sri Lanka’ as India’s biggest rival in the Asia Cup
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has recently talked about the snubbing of senior players of the Indian squad. The player said that India has rejected the shocking choice Shreyas Iyer From the Asia Cup squad, while such players must have been under the category A of PCB contracts, they were playing in Pakistan.
He has claimed that, given the talent of India, there is only one side that can be elevated to a firm rival level for men in blue, and he has named Sri Lanka as the only side with capacity. He is the Defending Champion of the Asia Cup T20, while he was the finalist of the ODI events in 2023.
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