Sri Lanka have named a strong squad for their upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia, set to be played in Colombo on February 12 and 14. This series comes on the heels of their 2-0 Test series loss in the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy.
Charith Asalanka will continue as the white-ball captain, with Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Kusal Mendis returning to the ODI setup following their performances in the Test series.
Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay makes his comeback to the ODI squad after impressing in the Test series, where he took three wickets and scored a half-century in his lone appearance at Galle. Nuwanidu Fernando, the young off-spinner, also returns to the 50-over format.
Sri Lanka squad for Australia ODIs:
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.
The series will serve as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, as Sri Lanka look to bounce back from their recent Test series defeat and fine-tune their squad for the global event.