ISLAMABAD, October 5: Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and England.
Kusal Mendis will captain the Sri Lankan side in the tournament, which will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31.
The squad includes Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage and former captain Dasun Shanaka.
Nissanka has been selected but his travel remains subject to medical clearance. Sri Lanka Cricket said he will join the team only if he is declared fit.
The squad also includes Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana and Sachindu Colombage among the spin options.
Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka and Eshan Malinga form the pace group.
Asalanka Left Out
Former captain Charith Asalanka is a notable omission from the squad.
Asalanka scored only 19 runs across three ODIs during Sri Lanka’s recent series against England. He made 1, 11 and 7 in the three matches.
Wanindu Hasaranga is also unavailable for the tri-series because of injury, with Sahan Arachchige taking his place in the squad.
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T20I Series Comes First
Sri Lanka will first face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series.
All three matches will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, 11 and 13.
The ODI tri-series will then begin on October 18.
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan will then play England on October 20, followed by Sri Lanka against England on October 22.
The teams will then move to Lahore for the remaining matches.
Pakistan will face England on October 25 before playing Sri Lanka on October 27.
Sri Lanka and England will meet on October 29.
The top two teams will advance to the final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 31.
Sri Lanka’s Test Series Against Pakistan
Sri Lanka will remain in Pakistan after the limited-overs series.
The team is scheduled to play a two-Test series against Pakistan as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
The first Test will be played in Rawalpindi from November 9 to 13.
The second Test is scheduled for Lahore from November 17 to 21.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Kusal Mendis (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka and Eshan Malinga.
