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Asalanka to Lead Sri Lanka’s 16-Man ODI Squad for Zimbabwe as Hasaranga Misses Out

The short Harare series doubles as Sri Lanka’s final tune-up before the Asia Cup.

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Overview

  • Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed a 16-player ODI group for Zimbabwe with Charith Asalanka as captain and Wanindu Hasaranga unavailable due to a hamstring injury sustained in July.
  • Top-order batter Nuwanidu Fernando earned a recall, and uncapped Pavan Rathnayake was included, while youngster Eshan Malinga was left out of the ODI squad.
  • Specialist spin duties are set to be handled by Maheesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay, with support from all-round options including Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis.
  • The pace attack features Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, and Milan Rathnayake.
  • Sri Lanka play two ODIs on August 29 and 31 in Harare before three T20Is on September 3, 6, and 7, ahead of their Asia Cup opener on September 13.