Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka name squad for Australia ODI series
What's the story
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka, who was also Sri Lanka's skipper in the ODI series in New Zealand last month. The two-ODI series will begin on Wednesday, followed by the final game on Friday. Both matches will be played at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium.
Team composition
Sri Lanka's squad for ODI series
The Sri Lankan squad for the ODI series features players such as Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, and Kamindu Mendis. The likes of Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage are other members of the team. Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay and off-spinner Nuwaindu Fernando return to the ODI setup. This diverse mix of talent will challenge Australia in the upcoming matches.
Previous encounters
Australia's dominant performance in Test series
The Australian team, which landed in Sri Lanka in January, has already proven their dominance by winning two Tests. The first Test saw Australia defeat Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs, which was the home side's worst defeat in Test history. The second Test concluded with a nine-wicket victory for Australia in Galle on Sunday, as they completed a series sweep of 2-0.
Information
SL squad for Australia ODI series
Squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Lahiru Kumara.