Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, with Wanindu Hasaranga leading the team. In a recent decision, SLC stated that different captains would lead the team in the Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 formats. Notably, both Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis, who serve as the Test and ODI captains respectively, have been included in the T20 squad. Pathum Nissanka has also been added to the squad, pending fitness clearance. The T20 series is set to begin on January 14 in Colombo, with matches taking place at two-day intervals. The complete squad includes Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, and Akila Dananjaya.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 16-member squad led by Wanindu Hasaranga for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe. The decision to appoint different captains for the Test, ODI, and T20 formats has been implemented. Both Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis, who are the Test and ODI captains respectively, have been included in the T20 squad. Pathum Nissanka has also been added to the squad, subject to fitness. The T20 series is set to begin on January 14 in Colombo.
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Sri Lanka announces 16-player squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe.
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